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    GTX 260 (desktop) vs 9800m GTS (laptop)?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by techNOguy, Oct 22, 2009.

  1. techNOguy

    techNOguy Notebook Consultant

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    How does the GTX 260 (desktop) compare to the 9800m GTS (laptop)? What type of FPS figures/3dmark differences are there?
     
    techNOguy, Oct 22, 2009
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    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    Errr....massive difference. You're basically looking about 1/4 the speed.

    GTX260 desktop (single card) is a bit weaker than 4850/70m Crossfire, or GTX260/80m SLI (dual card setups), probably until the 5 series ATI mobile parts, and Nvidias ...well whatever they decide to do update, you're not going to find a single mobile card comparable to a high end/ethusiast desktop one.

    Stuff would still be playable on a 9800GTS, but dont expect 1920x1200, ultra high graphics...
     
    Alexrose1uk, Oct 22, 2009
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    PopRoxMimo3 Notebook Deity

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    desktop murders laptop
    200 gtx series murders 9xxx series.
    in this case.... double homocide
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Oct 22, 2009
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    techNOguy Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks. I should clarify, I have experience with the 9800m GTS and I'm wondering how much of an improvement the desktop GTX 260 would be.

    I found some 3dmark06 figures (1280x1024) giving 15000ish for the GTX 260 and 8500ish for the 9800m GTS. Does that sound about right?

    What FPS gains (percentage-wise) are there in games like Crysis, COD4, and other modern games?
     
    techNOguy, Oct 22, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Depends on what resolution and setting, but easily doubles FPS in almost every situation, if not more.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 22, 2009
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  6. Darth Bane

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    CPU plays a big role in 3dmark 06, it's better to look at the individual gpu scores. 8500 seems low for a 9800m gts, unless it's paired with a low-end c2d. But as everyone else is saying, a desktop 260 is much better. The 9800m gts has the same specs as a desktop 9600 gt (besides clock speed).
     
    Darth Bane, Oct 22, 2009
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    The 9800m GTS is a mobile version of the desktop 9600 GT. You do the math....
     
    Ayle, Oct 22, 2009
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