NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M
NVIDIA graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M Specifications
GeForce GTX 760M GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
GTX 760M Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the GeForce GTX 760M's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The GeForce GTX 760M by NVIDIA dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 760M Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The GeForce GTX 760M's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
GeForce GTX 760M by NVIDIA Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the GTX 760M, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
GTX 760M Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
Kepler Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M is built on NVIDIA's Kepler architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the GTX 760M will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 760M Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the GeForce GTX 760M to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
GeForce GTX 760M by NVIDIA Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
NVIDIA API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
GeForce GTX 760M Product Information
Release and pricing details
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M is manufactured by NVIDIA as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the GeForce GTX 760M by NVIDIA represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
GeForce GTX 760M Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms.
Top 5 Performers
Top 5 PerformersNearby Performers
Nearby Performersgeekbench_vulkanSource
Geekbench Vulkan tests GPU compute using the modern low-overhead Vulkan API. This shows how NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M performs with next-generation graphics and compute workloads. Vulkan offers better CPU efficiency than older APIs like OpenGL. Modern games and applications increasingly use Vulkan for cross-platform GPU acceleration.
Top 5 Performers
Nearby Performers
About NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M is a mobile graphics solution from the Kepler generation, built on a 28 nm process at TSMC. Its benchmark standing places it in the 29th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 5235, indicating it remains a modest performer by modern standards. The data shows a processor that was competitive in its era but is now firmly positioned at the entry-level segment of the performance hierarchy, trading blows with other legacy mobile and low-end desktop parts.
Power and Cooling
The GTX 760M carries a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W, a figure that reflects its efficiency-oriented Kepler architecture. This relatively low power envelope means the GPU does not require auxiliary power connectors, with the fact pack listing "None" for its power connector requirements. The card is designed as an MXM Module, which dictates its physical integration into laptops; this slot width is standard for mobile discrete GPUs, allowing for replacement in compatible systems.
Because the power connectors are none, the load on the system's power delivery is entirely through the MXM slot itself. The absence of a suggested PSU rating in the data indicates that the power supply is entirely dependent on the host laptop's design, rather than a user-selectable component. For a system builder or user considering this GPU, the 55 W TDP is the sole power figure to consider; it implies that cooling solutions, while not specified in the data, would need to handle this moderate heat output effectively. The process node of 28 nm is a key factor in this restrained power draw, as it allows for a higher transistor density of 11.5M per mm², packing 2,540 million transistors into a 221 mm² die without escalating thermal demands.
How It Compares
The GTX 760M's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are a tight cluster of GPUs that all land within a few percent of each other. The data indicates a razor-thin margin of victory over the NVIDIA Quadro 4000M, with the 760M scoring 0.4% higher. This effectively places them as performance equals, making the choice between them dependent on driver support and feature sets rather than raw compute.
Against the NVIDIA GeForce 840M, the GTX 760M holds a 0.7% advantage. This is a marginal lead, suggesting that the newer 840M, despite its later release, does not offer a significant generational uplift in this specific benchmark suite. The delta is so small that real-world application performance would likely be indistinguishable.
The comparison with the AMD Radeon R7 240 is unique, as the GTX 760M trails this desktop part by 0.9%. While the R7 240 is a low-end desktop card, its slightly higher average score of 5280 versus the 760M's 5235 indicates that the mobile GPU does not exceed the performance of this entry-level discrete desktop solution.
Finally, the GTX 760M leads the AMD Radeon HD 8570M by 1.0%. This is the largest delta among its rivals, yet still a narrow margin. The HD 8570M, with an average score of 5183, is the weakest performer in this group, confirming that the 760M sits at the very top of this specific competitive tier, but without a decisive knockout blow over any of its direct competitors.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The GTX 760M does not include dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, as these are absent from the fact pack data. Its architecture, Kepler, predates these hardware features. Instead, the GPU's feature set is defined by its API support, which includes DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175. The DirectX 12 support is feature level 11_0, which is an important distinction; it means the hardware can run DirectX 12 titles, but without the full suite of hardware features associated with higher feature levels. This qualifies the card for modern API compatibility on a software level, but its raw hardware capabilities remain rooted in an older generation. The absence of RT and tensor cores means any ray tracing effects in games would be handled through compute shaders, which would be a significant performance burden given the GPU's modest FP32 throughput of 1,104.4 GFLOPS.
FAQ
Q: What is the average benchmark score for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M?
A: The average benchmark score is 5235, based on the combined results from Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests.
Q: How does the GTX 760M compare to the AMD Radeon R7 240?
A: The GTX 760M scores 0.9% lower than the R7 240 in average benchmarks, making the AMD desktop part marginally faster.
Q: What is the memory bandwidth of this GPU?
A: The GTX 760M features a 128-bit memory bus paired with GDDR5 memory, delivering a bandwidth of 64.13 GB/s.
Q: Does the GTX 760M support modern graphics APIs?
A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 (at the 11_0 feature level), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175.
Q: What is the pixel fill rate of the GTX 760M?
A: The pixel rate is listed as 11.50 GPixel/s, which is derived from its 16 ROPs and core clock speeds.
Q: Is the GTX 760M still in production?
A: No, the production status is marked as "End-of-life," and it was released on May 29, 2013.
Who Should Consider It
The GTX 760M is a suitable option for users who are dealing with legacy systems or who have specific compatibility requirements. The benchmark data, placing it in the 29th percentile, indicates that it is not designed for high-fidelity, high-resolution gaming. Instead, it is appropriate for older titles or esports games at lower settings and resolutions. Its performance, which is roughly on par with the Quadro 4000M and the GeForce 840M, suggests it can handle 1080p gaming only with significant graphical compromises. The 0.7% lead over the 840M is negligible, so users should not expect a tangible performance difference between the two. For a user with a laptop that supports this MXM module, the GTX 760M offers a baseline level of 3D acceleration that is superior to integrated graphics of its time but falls short of the demands of modern AAA game releases. The data suggests it is best suited for a secondary machine or for non-gaming workloads that can leverage its OpenCL and Vulkan capabilities, such as basic video encoding or light 3D rendering tasks.
Memory Subsystem
The memory configuration of the GTX 760M is a defining characteristic of its performance class. It is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, which was a standard capacity for its generation. The memory operates at an effective speed of 4 Gbps, and when combined with the 128-bit memory bus, it produces a total bandwidth of 64.13 GB/s. This bandwidth figure is a critical bottleneck for modern gaming, especially at higher resolutions where larger textures and frame buffers demand more data throughput. The fact that this bandwidth is shared across a 128-bit bus means that memory-intensive operations will be constrained. For high-resolution gaming, the data indicates that this bandwidth is insufficient to maintain smooth frame rates with high-detail textures. The 2 GB capacity also limits the ability to load large texture packs. While the core compute performance of 1,104.4 GFLOPS is modest, the memory subsystem is equally moderate, reinforcing that the GTX 760M is not a candidate for 1440p or 4K gaming. The pixel rate of 11.50 GPixel/s and texture rate of 46.02 GTexel/s further underscore that the GPU is balanced for a low-resolution, medium-detail gaming experience.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark results for the GTX 760M, as measured by Geekbench, provide a clear picture of its standing. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 5601, while the Vulkan score is 4868, yielding the average of 5235. This data places it in the 29th percentile of all GPUs, a position that confirms its legacy status. The delta percentages against its nearest rivals are exceptionally tight, all within a 1% to -0.9% range. Specifically, the GTX 760M is 0.4% ahead of the Quadro 4000M, 0.7% ahead of the GeForce 840M, 0.9% behind the Radeon R7 240, and 1.0% ahead of the Radeon HD 8570M. These figures suggest that in a head-to-head comparison, the performance differences are within the margin of error for the benchmark. The most significant takeaway is that the GTX 760M is the best performer among the mobile GPUs listed, but it is beaten by the desktop R7 240. The fact that the 840M, a successor part, does not significantly outpace the 760M indicates that the performance gap between these low-end parts is minimal. The data shows a performance plateau where these GPUs all land within a few points of each other, making the GTX 760M a representative example of an entry-level mobile GPU from its era, with its 1,104.4 GFLOPS of FP32 compute serving as its primary engine.
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