GeForce 930A vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI
In this comparison between GeForce 930A and GeForce GTX 680M SLI you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce 930A will be the best choice, for others GeForce GTX 680M SLI will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GeForce 930A
GeForce GTX 680M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 680M SLI 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 680M SLI here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2x 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce 930A and GeForce GTX 680M SLI have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - in Laptops.
- GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 930A is 208 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
- GeForce 930A and GeForce GTX 680M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M SLI is 1598 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 583% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 518% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 172% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Dota 2 is 112% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 683% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Fortnite is 357% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 536% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 315% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Metro Exodus is 720% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Minecraft is 55% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 500% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 675% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in World of Tanks is 71% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Code name | GM108 | N13E-GTX |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 4 June 2012 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 2688 |
| Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 720 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.58 | |
| Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 2x 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 5.0 | + |
| SLI options | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
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