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    GeForce GTX 680 vs GeForce GTX 680M

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 680M, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 680M.
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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 680 GeForce GTX 680M
    Power consumption (TDP) 195 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors Two 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2048 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 680 has 95% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • GeForce GTX 680 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 680M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 680 has 2044 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • GeForce GTX 680 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 680M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 680M are build with Kepler architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 286 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 680M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 4200 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 9−10
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 4−5
    4K / 2160p 10−11 4−5
    low / 720p 60−65 30−35
    medium / 1080p 40−45 20−22
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 128% more, than GeForce GTX 680M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 680 GeForce GTX 680M
    Architecture Kepler Kepler
    Code name GK104 N13E-GTX
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 22 March 2012 4 June 2012
    Pipelines 1536 1344
    Core clock speed 1006 MHz 720 MHz
    Boost Clock 1058 MHz 758 MHz
    Transistor count 3,540 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 128.8 billion/sec 80.6 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 3,090.4 gflops 2,038 gflops
    Length 10.0" (25.4 cm)
    Memory bus width 256-bit GDDR5 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 1800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 192.2 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 API
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.2 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1536 1344
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support 4 displays
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 121 Mh/s 100 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 15 Mh/s
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