GeForce GTS 260M review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the GeForce GTS 260M

Ranked (no data) in CpusData's performance ranking, the GeForce GTS 260M delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: GEFORCE
  • Year of Manufacture: 2009
  • Process Technology: 40 nm
  • Power Consumption: (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The GeForce GTS 260M operates at a base clock frequency of 550 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to . This card is equipped with 1 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of and an impressive memory bandwidth of 57.6 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the GeForce GTS 260M, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the GeForce GTS 260M.

Performance GeForce GTS 260M in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the GeForce GTS 260M in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your GeForce GTS 260M graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card GeForce GTS 260M, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: not rated
Architecture: GT2xx
Release date: 15 June 2009 (12 years ago)
Price now: $230
GPU code name: N10E-GS
Market segment: Laptop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card GeForce GTS 260M. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Core clock speed: 550 MHz
Manufacturing process technology: 40 nm
Texture fill rate: 17.60
Floating-point performance: 264 gflops
CUDA cores: 96
Gigaflops: 396
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 96
Number of transistors: 727 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 38 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 2.0 x16
Laptop size: large
SLI options: +
Bus support: PCI-E 2.0
MXM Type: MXM 3.0 Type-B

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip GeForce GTS 260M.

Memory type: GDDR3, GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount: 1 GB
Memory bus width: 128 Bit
Memory bandwidth: 57.6 GB/s
Shared memory: -

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: HDMIVGADual Link DVIDisplayPortSingle Link DVILVDS
Maximum VGA resolution: 2048x1536

Technologies

Additional technologies that the vendor integrates into its devices. They do not directly affect the performance, but can have a nice addition to the graphics card functionality both in games and at work.

CUDA: +
Power management: 8.0

API support

Supported by the video card GeForce GTS 260M API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 11.1 (10_1)
OpenGL: 2.1
Vulkan: N/A
Shader Model: 4.1
OpenCL: 1.1

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the GeForce GTS 260M across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the GeForce GTS 260M may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

GeForce GTS 260M in Benchmarks

The performance of the GeForce GTS 260M is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

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