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    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q vs GeForce GTX 680

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q and GeForce GTX 680, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q and GeForce GTX 680 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q here:

    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q GeForce GTX 680
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 195 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None Two 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5X GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 2048 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 680 has 30% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 680 has 2040 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 680 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 680 - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 95 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 4000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 50−55 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 35−40 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 27−30 16−18
    4K / 2160p 16−18 10−11
    low / 720p 80−85 60−65
    medium / 1080p 60−65 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 680.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q GeForce GTX 680
    Architecture Pascal Kepler
    Code name N17E-G3 Max-Q GK104
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 30 May 2017 22 March 2012
    Pipelines 2560 1536
    Core clock speed 1101 - 1290 MHz 1006 MHz
    Boost Clock 1278 - 1468 MHz 1058 MHz
    Transistor count 7,200 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 234.9 128.8 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 7,516 gflops 3,090.4 gflops
    Length 10.0" (25.4 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256-bit GDDR5
    Memory clock speed 10000 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 320.3 GB/s 192.2 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 6.4 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.2
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
    CUDA 6.1 +
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support 4 displays
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 121 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 15 Mh/s
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