GeForce GTX 860M vs Tesla M10

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Tesla M10

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 860M

3,095

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Tesla M10

225

3,173

+2.5%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 860M is positioned at rank 177 and the Tesla M10 is on rank 334, so the GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M10

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#319

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11632%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

100%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

100%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

99%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

97%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

92%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

85%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

84%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

83%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

82%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

81%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 860M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla M10
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 860M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 860M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 875.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla M10
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+875.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 860M Benchmark Check

Tesla M10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 860M and Tesla M10

GeForce GTX 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

Tesla M10

The Tesla M10 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,173 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 860M scores 3,095 and the Tesla M10 reaches 3,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the Tesla M10 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 640 (Tesla M10). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla M10
G3D Mark Score	3,095	3,173+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1152 or 640+80%	640 ×4
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS ×4+20%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	1306 MHz+20%
ROPs	16	16 ×4
TMUs	40	40 ×4
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla M10
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla M10
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 12_1 (Tesla M10). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla M10
DirectX	11.0	12_1+9%
Max Displays	1	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M10). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla M10
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the Tesla M10's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 350W (Tesla M10). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla M10
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	41.3+193%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 860M costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 6.3 (Tesla M10) — the GeForce GTX 860M offers 882.5% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).