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.

Overview

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.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 860M SLI across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 860M SLI specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI scores 2,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture, manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels).

Specification	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	2,500
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1280
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1029 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	2x 1870 Million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#457

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown

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Advanced Features & APIs

Specification	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported

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Display & Media

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI draws 120 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

Specification	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
TDPPower consumption under load	120 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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Vram	2 GB
Core Clock	1029 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	1280
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	2x 1870 Million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	120 Watt