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    GeForce GTX 280 vs GeForce GTX 680M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 280 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 GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 680M 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 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:

    GeForce GTX 680M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 280 GeForce GTX 680M
    Power consumption (TDP) 236 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 280 has 136% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 680M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 680M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 680M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 576 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M is 693 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 1−2 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 9−10
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 12−14 30−35
    medium / 1080p 3−4 20−22
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 283% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280 GeForce GTX 680M
    Architecture Tesla 2.0 Kepler
    Code name GT200 N13E-GTX
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 16 June 2008 4 June 2012
    Pipelines 240 1344
    Core clock speed 1296 MHz 720 MHz
    Boost Clock 758 MHz
    Transistor count 1,400 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 48.2 billion/sec 80.6 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 622.1 gflops 2,038 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 512 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1107 MHz 1800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 141.7 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 API
    Shader Model 4.0 5.1
    OpenGL 2.1 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 240 1344
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 100 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
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