GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Moore Threads MTT S30

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 260M SLI

2009Core: 550 MHz
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Moore Threads MTT S30

Core: 1800 MHz
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GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Moore Threads MTT S30 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Moore Threads MTT S30: 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 GTX 260M SLI

2009

Why buy it

  • Draws 150W instead of 255W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2009 hardware with 512 MB 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 10.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $55 MSRP).

Moore Threads MTT S30

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Moore Threads MTT S30 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 70% higher power demand at 255W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (588 vs 580), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Moore Threads MTT S30 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 55nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Moore Threads MTT S30 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 260M SLI still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Moore Threads MTT S30 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

Moore Threads MTT S30

The Moore Threads MTT S30 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 580 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 260M SLI scores 588 and the Moore Threads MTT S30 reaches 580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is built on G9x while the Moore Threads MTT S30 uses MUSA, both on 55 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S30).

FeatureGeForce GTX 260M SLIMoore Threads MTT S30
G3D Mark Score
588+1%
580
Architecture
G9x
MUSA
Process Node
55 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
224
4096+1729%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 260M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Moore Threads MTT S30 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 260M SLIMoore Threads MTT S30
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GTX 260M SLI and 64-bit on the Moore Threads MTT S30.

FeatureGeForce GTX 260M SLIMoore Threads MTT S30
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 260M SLIMoore Threads MTT S30
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs MUSA Gen1 (Moore Threads MTT S30). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs MUSA Gen1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs H.264,H.265 (Moore Threads MTT S30).

FeatureGeForce GTX 260M SLIMoore Threads MTT S30
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP2
MUSA Gen1
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP2
MUSA Gen1
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 260M SLI draws 150W versus the Moore Threads MTT S30's 255W — a 51.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 250W (Moore Threads MTT S30). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureGeForce GTX 260M SLIMoore Threads MTT S30
TDP
150W-41%
255W
Recommended PSU
350W
250W-29%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
145mm
Height
69mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
90°C
Perf/Watt
3.9+70%
2.3