GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs GeForce GT 430

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 GTX 260M SLI is positioned at rank 343 and the GeForce GT 430 is on rank 161, so the GeForce GT 430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260M SLI

#333

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

923%

#335

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

837%

#336

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

835%

#340

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

759%

#341

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

754%

#343

GeForce GTX 260M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

94%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

93%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 430

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

951%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

913%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

903%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

901%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

899%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

894%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

883%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

880%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

872%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

869%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

859%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

857%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

841%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

841%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

98%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

94%

#146

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1048%

#161

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

100%

#164

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

98%

#165

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#166

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#167

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

98%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

96%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

96%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 260M SLI.

Insight	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	GeForce GT 430
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 430 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.

GeForce GTX 260M SLI Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 430 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 260M SLI and GeForce GT 430

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.

GeForce GT 430

The GeForce GT 430 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 603 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 260M SLI scores 588 and the GeForce GT 430 reaches 603 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is built on G9x while the GeForce GT 430 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 384 (GeForce GT 430).

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	GeForce GT 430
G3D Mark Score	588	603+3%
Architecture	G9x	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	384+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	GeForce GT 430
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 260M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 430 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 430 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	GeForce GT 430
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 430). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	GeForce GT 430
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	11.0
OpenGL	3.3	4.0+21%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs No (GeForce GT 430). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 430).

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	GeForce GT 430
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP2	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 260M SLI draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 430's 64W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GT 430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 300W (GeForce GT 430). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	GeForce GT 430
TDP	150W	64W-57%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	90°C	70°C-22%
Perf/Watt	3.9	9.4+141%