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Overview

The GeForce GTX 965M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 944 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,860 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 965M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 965M specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 965M scores 3,860 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 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM206S), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1024 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.355 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1150 MHz from a base of 944 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 965M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	3,860
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM206S
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1024
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1150 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	944 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	2.355 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	73.60 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	2,940 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#510

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 965M is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 80 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 965M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 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	80 GB/s
L1 Cache	384 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 965M
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 0x Depends on Laptop — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC), decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC.

Specification	GeForce GTX 965M
Depends on Laptop PortsNumber of Depends on Laptop display connectors	0x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD (VP6)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 965M draws unknownW under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 965M
TDPPower consumption under load	unknownW
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Weight	0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	64
Vram	4 GB
L1 Cache	384 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB
Core Clock	944 MHz
Boost Clock	1150 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	1024
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	2,940 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	73.60
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	unknown
Floating Point Performance	2.355 TFLOPS