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GeForce 910M
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GeForce GTX 260M SLI
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 910M is positioned at rank 185 and the GeForce GTX 260M SLI is on rank 343, so the GeForce 910M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 910M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 910M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The GeForce 910M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 910M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce 910M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 910M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 910M and GeForce GTX 260M SLI
GeForce 910M
The GeForce 910M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 600 points.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 588 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 910M scores 600 and the GeForce GTX 260M SLI reaches 588 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 910M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 260M SLI uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 910M) vs 224 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 600+2% | 588 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 910M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M SLI). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 910M) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 910M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP5 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 910M draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 260M SLI's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 910M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 910M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 260M SLI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce 910M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-78% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.2+367% | 3.9 |
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