GeForce GTX 680M SLI vs Radeon R9 M270X
In this comparison between GeForce GTX 680M SLI and Radeon R9 M270X 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 GTX 680M SLI will be the best choice, for others Radeon R9 M270X will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon R9 M270X
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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:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 680M SLI | Radeon R9 M270X | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2x 4 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- Radeon R9 M270X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 680M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 M270X - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 680M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M270X is 5 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 680M SLI and Radeon R9 M270X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M SLI is 2475 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 355% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 55−60 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 353% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 130−140 |
medium / 768p | 220−230 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 210−220 | 75−80 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 149% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Dota 2 is 109% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 422% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
low / 720p | 180−190 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Fortnite is 277% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 425% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 50−55 |
medium / 768p | 120−130 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 70−75 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 220% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 4−5 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Metro Exodus is 500% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Minecraft is 41% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 109% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 10−12 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 344% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 24−27 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 16−18 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 421% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in World of Tanks is 45% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 680M SLI | Radeon R9 M270X | |
Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
Code name | N13E-GTX | Venus |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 4 June 2012 | 21 March 2014 |
Pipelines | 2688 | 640 |
Core clock speed | 720 MHz | 725 MHz |
Boost Clock | 775 MHz | |
Transistor count | 1,500 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 31.00 | |
Floating-point performance | 1,536 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 2x 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 3600 MHz | 1125 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 72 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 | |
Shader Model | 5.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.4 | |
OpenCL | Not Listed | |
CUDA | + | |
FreeSync | + | |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
SLI options | + | |
Laptop size | large | |
Optimus | + | |
Eyefinity | + | |
HD3D | + | |
PowerTune | + | |
DualGraphics | + | |
ZeroCore | + | |
Switchable graphics | + | |
Mantle | + | |
Compute units | 10 | |
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