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    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q vs GeForce GTX 680M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q and GeForce GTX 680M, 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 680M 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 and GeForce GTX 680M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q and GeForce GTX 680M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 680M here:

    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q Laptops
    GeForce GTX 680M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q GeForce GTX 680M
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5X GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 680M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 381 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 8200 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 50−55 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 35−40 9−10
    QHD / 1440p 27−30 4−5
    4K / 2160p 16−18 4−5
    low / 720p 80−85 30−35
    medium / 1080p 60−65 20−22
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 228% more, than GeForce GTX 680M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q GeForce GTX 680M
    Architecture Pascal Kepler
    Code name N17E-G3 Max-Q N13E-GTX
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 30 May 2017 4 June 2012
    Pipelines 2560 1344
    Core clock speed 1101 - 1290 MHz 720 MHz
    Boost Clock 1278 - 1468 MHz 758 MHz
    Transistor count 7,200 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 234.9 80.6 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 7,516 gflops 2,038 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 10000 MHz 1800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 320.3 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 API
    Shader Model 6.4 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
    CUDA 6.1 +
    CUDA cores 1344
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 100 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Optimus +
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