GeForce GT 330 vs GeForce GTX 260M

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.

GeForce GT 330 vs GeForce GTX 260M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 330 vs GeForce GTX 260M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 330

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 182W, a 152W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 260M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 260M

2008

Why buy it

✅2.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌506.7% higher power demand at 182W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 260M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 330 instead at 393 vs 382, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 330 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 65nm and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 330 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 260M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 330 vs GeForce GTX 260M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GT 330

The GeForce GT 330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 393 points. Launch price was $79.

GeForce GTX 260M

The GeForce GTX 260M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 382 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 330 scores 393 and the GeForce GTX 260M reaches 382 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 330 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 260M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 330) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 260M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330) vs 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260M).

Feature	GeForce GT 330	GeForce GTX 260M
G3D Mark Score	393+3%	382
Architecture	Pascal	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+136%	0.4769 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	28+75%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L2 Cache	512 KB+129%	224 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 330	GeForce GTX 260M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 330 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 260M carries 1 GB. GeForce GTX 260M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 330 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 260M. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 330) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 260M) — the GeForce GT 330 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 330	GeForce GTX 260M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+129%	224 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 330	GeForce GTX 260M
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GT 330) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 330) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M).

Feature	GeForce GT 330	GeForce GTX 260M
Encoder	PureVideo HD	PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder	PureVideo HD	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 330 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 260M's 182W — a 143.4% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 330) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 260M). Power connectors: None vs None. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 330	GeForce GTX 260M
TDP	30W-84%	182W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	175mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	13.1+524%	2.1

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT 330 (2017 vs 2008).

Feature	GeForce GT 330	GeForce GTX 260M
MSRP	$99	—
Codename	GP108	GT200
Release	May 17 2017	June 16 2008
Ranking	#641	#821

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