GeForce GTX 765M SLI vs GeForce GTX 870M

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 765M SLI is positioned at rank 220 and the GeForce GTX 870M is on rank 143, so the GeForce GTX 870M 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 765M SLI

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

90%

#210

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

451%

#212

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

409%

#213

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

407%

#217

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

371%

#218

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

368%

#220

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

97%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

92%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

92%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

98%

#133

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

307%

#135

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

278%

#136

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

278%

#140

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#141

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

251%

#143

GeForce GTX 870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

99%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	GeForce GTX 870M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 765M 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.

GeForce GTX 765M SLI Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 870M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 765M SLI and GeForce GTX 870M

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,614 points.

GeForce GTX 870M

The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI scores 3,614 and the GeForce GTX 870M reaches 3,536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 870M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 765M SLI) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	GeForce GTX 870M
G3D Mark Score	3,614+2%	3,536
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+14%	1344

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	GeForce GTX 870M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 870M has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	GeForce GTX 870M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 870M's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 765M SLI) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 870M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.