GeForce GTX 285M vs GeForce GTX 260M SLI
GeForce GTX 285M
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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 285M is positioned at rank 173 and the GeForce GTX 260M SLI is on rank 343, 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 285M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260M SLI
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 285M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 285M and GeForce GTX 260M SLI
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.
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 GTX 285M scores 584 and the GeForce GTX 260M SLI reaches 588 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 285M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 260M SLI uses G9x, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 224 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 584 | 588 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 240+7% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 260M SLI has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 285M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M SLI). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 285M) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 285M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 285M draws 204W versus the GeForce GTX 260M SLI's 150W — a 30.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 260M SLI). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 150W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85-6% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 3.9+34% |
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