GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Moore Threads MTT S80

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 860M SLI

2014Core: 1029 MHz
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Moore Threads MTT S80

Core: 1800 MHz
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GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Moore Threads MTT S80 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 860M SLI vs Moore Threads MTT S80: 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 860M SLI

2014

Why buy it

  • Draws 120W instead of 255W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2014 hardware with 2 GB 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 9.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $260 MSRP).

Moore Threads MTT S80

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($260 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Moore Threads MTT S80 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 112.5% higher power demand at 255W vs 120W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Moore Threads MTT S80 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (2,513 vs 2,500), 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 S80 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Moore Threads MTT S80 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Moore Threads MTT S80 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 860M SLI

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 1029 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

Moore Threads MTT S80

The Moore Threads MTT S80 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: 2,513 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI scores 2,500 and the Moore Threads MTT S80 reaches 2,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Moore Threads MTT S80 uses MUSA, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 860M SLI) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S80).

FeatureGeForce GTX 860M SLIMoore Threads MTT S80
G3D Mark Score
2,500
2,513
Architecture
Maxwell
MUSA
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1280
4096+220%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Moore Threads MTT S80 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 860M SLIMoore Threads MTT S80
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 860M SLI and 64-bit on the Moore Threads MTT S80.

FeatureGeForce GTX 860M SLIMoore Threads MTT S80
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI draws 120W versus the Moore Threads MTT S80's 255W — a 72% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M SLI) vs 550W (Moore Threads MTT S80). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin.

FeatureGeForce GTX 860M SLIMoore Threads MTT S80
TDP
120W-53%
255W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 8-pin
Length
285mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
20.8+110%
9.9