GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs GeForce GTX 285M
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 GTX 260M SLI is positioned at rank 343 and the GeForce GTX 285M is on rank 173, so the GeForce GTX 285M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 285M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 260M SLI 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 GTX 260M SLI and GeForce GTX 285M
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 GTX 285M
The GeForce GTX 285M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 584 points. Launch price was $359.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI scores 588 and the GeForce GTX 285M reaches 584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is built on G9x while the GeForce GTX 285M uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 224 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 285M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 588 | 584 |
| Architecture | G9x | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 240+7% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 285M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 285M 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 GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs None (GeForce GTX 285M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 285M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 285M's 204W — a 30.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 285M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-26% | 204W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 85-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9+34% | 2.9 |
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