GeForce GTX 660M vs GeForce GTX 285
GeForce GTX 660M
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GeForce GTX 285
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 660M is positioned at rank 190 and the GeForce GTX 285 is on rank 255, so the GeForce GTX 660M 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 660M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 660M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660M | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 285 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 660M and GeForce GTX 285
GeForce GTX 660M
The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.
GeForce GTX 285
The GeForce GTX 285 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: 1,475 points. Launch price was $359.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 660M scores 1,452 and the GeForce GTX 285 reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 285 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 285). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,452 | 1,475+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS+3% | 0.7085 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 660M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 285 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 660M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 660M) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 285).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 660M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 285's 204W — a 121.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 285). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 204W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 29.0+303% | 7.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 660M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $359 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GK107 | GT200B |
| Release | March 22 2012 | December 23 2008 |
| Ranking | #774 | #771 |
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