GeForce GTX 680M SLI vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI
When comparing GeForce GTX 680M SLI and GeForce GTX 860M 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 680M SLI and GeForce GTX 860M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 680M SLI and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 680M SLI and GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 680M SLI or GeForce GTX 860M SLI here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 680M SLI
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)
120 Watt
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2x 4 GB
2x 4 GB
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GeForce GTX 680M SLI and GeForce GTX 860M SLI have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 680M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 309 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
GeForce GTX 680M SLI and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 1400 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
35−40
21−24
ultra / 1080p
21−24
14−16
QHD / 1440p
16−18
8−9
4K / 2160p
10−11
5−6
low / 720p
60−65
40−45
medium / 1080p
40−45
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
55−60
35−40
ultra / 1080p
45−50
30−35
QHD / 1440p
35−40
14−16
4K / 2160p
18−20
9−10
low / 720p
100−110
75−80
medium / 1080p
60−65
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 54% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 680M SLI and GeForce GTX 860M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
250−260
230−240
medium / 768p
220−230
210−220
ultra / 1080p
180−190
130−140
QHD / 1440p
110−120
100−110
4K / 2160p
70−75
55−60
high / 768p
210−220
170−180
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
−
55−60
medium / 1080p
55−60
55−60
GeForce GTX 680M SLI and GeForce GTX 860M SLI have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
110−120
ultra / 1080p
100−110
85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Dota 2 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
45−50
27−30
ultra / 1080p
40−45
24−27
QHD / 1440p
27−30
21−24
4K / 2160p
14−16
9−10
low / 720p
80−85
55−60
medium / 1080p
45−50
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 48% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
60−65
35−40
ultra / 1080p
45−50
27−30
QHD / 1440p
27−30
16−18
4K / 2160p
27−30
−
low / 720p
180−190
130−140
medium / 1080p
110−120
80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Fortnite is 45% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
60−65
35−40
ultra / 1080p
45−50
27−30
QHD / 1440p
30−35
16−18
4K / 2160p
24−27
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
75−80
medium / 1080p
65−70
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
140−150
110−120
medium / 768p
120−130
100−105
high / 1080p
70−75
45−50
ultra / 1080p
30−35
18−20
QHD / 1440p
21−24
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 36% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
24−27
14−16
ultra / 1080p
20−22
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
10−12
4K / 2160p
8−9
3−4
low / 720p
65−70
45−50
medium / 1080p
30−35
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Metro Exodus is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
130−140
120−130
medium / 1080p
120−130
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
75−80
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 24% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
24−27
16−18
ultra / 1080p
16−18
10−12
QHD / 1440p
10−11
3−4
4K / 2160p
7−8
2−3
low / 720p
65−70
40−45
medium / 1080p
35−40
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
130−140
80−85
medium / 768p
85−90
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
27−30
ultra / 1080p
24−27
16−18
4K / 2160p
16−18
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 63% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
50−55
40−45
high / 768p
60−65
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in World of Tanks is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 680M SLI
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Code name
N13E-GTX
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
4 June 2012
12 March 2014
Pipelines
2688
1280
Core clock speed
720 MHz
1029 MHz
Transistor count
2x 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Memory bus width
2x 256 Bit
2x 128 Bit
Memory clock speed
3600 MHz
5000 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
CUDA
+
+
SLI options
+
+
Laptop size
large
large
Optimus
+
+
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