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    GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and GeForce GTX 680M SLI, 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 1060 5 GB and GeForce GTX 680M SLI 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 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:

    GeForce GTX 680M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB GeForce GTX 680M SLI
    Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 5 GB 2x 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 786 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 4408 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 7−8 16−18
    4K / 2160p 5−6 10−11
    low / 720p 40−45 60−65
    medium / 1080p 27−30 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB GeForce GTX 680M SLI
    Architecture Pascal Kepler
    Code name GP106 N13E-GTX
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 26 December 2017 4 June 2012
    Pipelines 1280 2688
    Core clock speed 1506 MHz 720 MHz
    Boost Clock 1709 MHz
    Transistor count 4,400 million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 136.7
    Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops
    Length 250 mm
    Memory bus width 160 Bit 2x 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 3600 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.2 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_1) DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA 6.1 +
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
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