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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M GM107 4 GB

GM107 / Maxwell mobile, 2014. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.

Local schematic of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M GM107 4 GB; not a photograph or dimensional drawing
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MODEL / VARIANT: GTX 860M also shipped with Kepler GK104 configuration and different core count. This entry specifies GM107 Maxwell variant; identify chip and PCI device ID before comparing.

Recorded specifications

Cataloged productNVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M GM107 4 GB
Generation / coreGM107 / Maxwell mobile, 2014
Core & memoryGM107 version; 640 CUDA cores; 4 GB GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus in this defined memory configuration; clocks and TDP are OEM controlled.
Host interface & I/OLaptop BGA or vendor MXM module depending on system; no standardized desktop bracket or universal upgrade compatibility; outputs are laptop-board routed.
Variant boundaryGTX 860M also shipped with Kepler GK104 configuration and different core count. This entry specifies GM107 Maxwell variant; identify chip and PCI device ID before comparing.
Archival identificationRecord full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition.

Compatibility, service & archival notes

The name GTX 860M alone is ambiguous because both GK104 and GM107 designs were marketed; this record is explicitly GM107.

Record GPU PCI ID and laptop model; verify heatsink and vBIOS compatibility before module replacement. Preserve OEM driver and display mux/Optimus configuration details.

  • Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
  • Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
  • Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.

Manufacturer, model & standards sources

  1. GeForce 800M series model contextModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
  2. NVIDIA product/legacy driver documentationManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
  3. PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
  4. Hardware Review — GTX 860M 4GB Laptop Tested 15 Games (2024)Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.

Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.