FirePro W4100 vs GeForce GTX 680M

When comparing FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTX 680M, 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 FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTX 680M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 680M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 680M 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 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W4100 GeForce GTX 680M
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 4x mini-DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 680M has 100% more power consumption, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 680M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 680M has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 680M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W4100 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M is 90 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTX 680M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W4100 is 2200 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 16−18
ultra / 1080p 4−5 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 16−18 30−35
medium / 1080p 8−9 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 122% more, than FirePro W4100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W4100 GeForce GTX 680M
Architecture GCN Kepler
Code name Cape Verde N13E-GTX
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 2 October 2015 4 June 2012
Pipelines 512 1344
Core clock speed 630 MHz 720 MHz
Boost Clock 758 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 20.16 80.6 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 645.1 gflops 2,038 gflops
Length 171 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 API
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
CUDA cores 1344
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI Express 3.0
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s 100 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Form factor low profile / half length
Dual-link DVI support +
AppAcceleration +
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