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    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q vs GeForce GTX 680MX

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

    Note: GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q and GeForce GTX 680MX 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 680MX here:

    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q Laptops
    GeForce GTX 680MX Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q GeForce GTX 680MX
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 122 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5X GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q has 22% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 680MX - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 381 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680MX - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 7500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680MX.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 50−55 21−24
    ultra / 1080p 35−40 12−14
    QHD / 1440p 27−30 7−8
    4K / 2160p 16−18 5−6
    low / 720p 80−85 40−45
    medium / 1080p 60−65 27−30
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 142% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q GeForce GTX 680MX
    Architecture Pascal Kepler
    Code name N17E-G3 Max-Q
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 30 May 2017 23 October 2012
    Pipelines 2560 1536
    Core clock speed 1101 - 1290 MHz 720 MHz
    Boost Clock 1278 - 1468 MHz
    Transistor count 7,200 million 3540 Million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 234.9 92.2 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 7,516 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 10000 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 320.3 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 API
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA 6.1 +
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    3D Vision +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 57 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Optimus +
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