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    GeForce GTX 680M SLI vs Radeon Pro 580X

    When comparing GeForce GTX 680M SLI and Radeon Pro 580X, 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 Radeon Pro 580X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon Pro 580X

    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 680M SLI Radeon Pro 580X
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • Radeon Pro 580X has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 680M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon Pro 580X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 680M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon Pro 580X - with GCN 4.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 380 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 680M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 580X - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 3180 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 18−20
    4K / 2160p 10−11 10−12
    low / 720p 60−65 60−65
    medium / 1080p 40−45 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 680M SLI Radeon Pro 580X
    Architecture Kepler GCN 4.0
    Code name N13E-GTX Polaris 20
    Type Laptop Workstation
    Release date 4 June 2012 18 March 2019
    Pipelines 2688 2304
    Core clock speed 720 MHz 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 1200 MHz
    Transistor count 5,700 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 172.8
    Memory bus width 2x 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 6780 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 217.0 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
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