UHD Graphics vs GeForce GTS 160M

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTS 160M with UHD Graphics, including specs and performance data.

GTS 160M
2009
1 GB GDDR3, 60 Watt
1.76

UHD Graphics outperforms GTS 160M by a whopping 216% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking918598
Place by popularitynot in top-1007
Power efficiency2.0338.57
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Generation 11.0 (2019−2021)
GPU code nameG94Jasper Lake GT1
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date3 March 2009 (15 years ago)11 January 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores64256
Core clock speed600 MHz350 MHz
Boost clock speedno data750 MHz
Number of transistors505 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology65 nm10 nm+
Power consumption (TDP)60 Watt10 Watt
Texture fill rate19.2012.00
Floating-point processing power0.192 TFLOPS0.384 TFLOPS
Gigaflops288no data
ROPs168
TMUs3216

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargeno data
Bus supportPCI-E 2.0no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16Ring Bus
Widthno dataIGP
SLI options2-way-
MXM TypeMXM 3.0 Type-Bno data

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3System Shared
Maximum RAM amount1 GBSystem Shared
Memory bus width256 BitSystem Shared
Memory clock speedUp to 800 MHzSystem Shared
Memory bandwidth51 GB/sno data
Shared memory-no data

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsVGADisplayPortDual Link DVIHDMILVDSSingle Link DVINo outputs
HDMI+-
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIS/PDIFno data

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Power management8.0no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (10_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model4.06.4
OpenGL2.14.6
OpenCL1.13.0
VulkanN/A1.2
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GTS 160M 1.76
UHD Graphics 5.57
+216%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTS 160M 678
UHD Graphics 2151
+217%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−200%
12−14
+200%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 7−8
−200%
21−24
+200%
Battlefield 5 0−1 0−1
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 5−6
−180%
14−16
+180%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−200%
12−14
+200%
Far Cry 5 3−4
−200%
9−10
+200%
Far Cry New Dawn 4−5
−200%
12−14
+200%
Forza Horizon 4 6−7
−200%
18−20
+200%
Hitman 3 6−7
−200%
18−20
+200%
Horizon Zero Dawn 16−18
−213%
50−55
+213%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−200%
9−10
+200%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 9−10
−200%
27−30
+200%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−194%
100−105
+194%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 7−8
−200%
21−24
+200%
Battlefield 5 0−1 0−1
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 5−6
−180%
14−16
+180%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−200%
12−14
+200%
Far Cry 5 3−4
−200%
9−10
+200%
Far Cry New Dawn 4−5
−200%
12−14
+200%
Forza Horizon 4 6−7
−200%
18−20
+200%
Hitman 3 6−7
−200%
18−20
+200%
Horizon Zero Dawn 16−18
−213%
50−55
+213%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−200%
9−10
+200%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 9−10
−200%
27−30
+200%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 12−14
−192%
35−40
+192%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−194%
100−105
+194%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 7−8
−200%
21−24
+200%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 5−6
−180%
14−16
+180%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−200%
12−14
+200%
Far Cry 5 3−4
−200%
9−10
+200%
Forza Horizon 4 6−7
−200%
18−20
+200%
Hitman 3 6−7
−200%
18−20
+200%
Horizon Zero Dawn 16−18
−213%
50−55
+213%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 9−10
−200%
27−30
+200%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 12−14
−192%
35−40
+192%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−194%
100−105
+194%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−200%
9−10
+200%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
−200%
6−7
+200%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
−200%
9−10
+200%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−200%
3−4
+200%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1−2
−200%
3−4
+200%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−200%
3−4
+200%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−200%
6−7
+200%
Hitman 3 7−8
−200%
21−24
+200%
Horizon Zero Dawn 5−6
−180%
14−16
+180%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 1−2
−200%
3−4
+200%
Watch Dogs: Legion 9−10
−200%
27−30
+200%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 5−6
−180%
14−16
+180%

4K
High Preset

Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
−200%
3−4
+200%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 2−3
−200%
6−7
+200%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1−2
−200%
3−4
+200%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Far Cry 5 1−2
−200%
3−4
+200%
Watch Dogs: Legion 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−200%
9−10
+200%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.76 5.57
Recency 3 March 2009 11 January 2021
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 10 Watt

UHD Graphics has a 216.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 500% lower power consumption.

The UHD Graphics is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTS 160M in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTS 160M is a notebook card while UHD Graphics is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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