GeForce GTS 260M

Laptop GPU

Tesla 2.0 GeForce 200 Series Laptop Desktop GDDR5 2009 Notebook OEM

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Laptop GPU
Architecture: Tesla 2.0
Series: GeForce 200 Series
GPU Die: GT215
Launch Date: 2009-06-15
CUDA Cores: 96
TMUs: 32
ROPs: 8
Memory: 512 MB GDDR5
Bus Width: 128-bit
TDP/TBP: 38 W
Interface: PCIe 2.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Laptop GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce GTS 260M
GPU Codename	GT215
Architecture	Tesla 2.0
Launch Date	2009-06-15
Market Segment Notes	Laptop in GeForce 200 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	GT215
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-969
Process Node	TSMC 40 nm
Transistor Count	0.73 billion
Die Size	144 mm²
CUDA Cores	96
SM Count	12
TMUs	32
ROPs	8
Base Clock	550 MHz
Boost Clock	550 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	4.4 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	17.6 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	0.26 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	512 MB
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	850 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	54.4 GB/s
L2 Cache	MB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	38 W
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	OEM design
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	1.2
Shader Model	4.1
DirectX Support	DirectX 10.1
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 1.1
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce GTS 260M is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce 200 Series family. It is listed with Tesla 2.0 architecture and GT215 silicon.

Key reference data: 96 CUDA cores/shaders, 512 MB GDDR5 memory, 128-bit memory bus, 38 W board power class.

Laptop implementations can vary by OEM power limit, cooling, memory configuration, and driver package.

Why It Mattered

GeForce GTS 260M matters as a mobile GeForce 200 Series implementation from the Tesla 2.0 generation around 2009. Laptop GPU names often hide large differences in power limits, cooling, memory, and OEM firmware, so tracking the exact variant explains why similarly named systems can perform differently.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the exact laptop or module model, OEM subsystem ID, TGP or power profile, memory size and type, VBIOS, cooling design, display mux or Optimus behavior, and driver package used by the system vendor.

Used-Market Caution

Do not buy a laptop by GPU name alone. Confirm the exact laptop model, TGP, memory configuration, charger, cooling condition, display mux, BIOS support, driver branch, battery health, and whether the GPU is soldered or part of a replaceable module.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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