GeForce GTX 680M vs GeForce GTX 850A

When choosing between GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GTX 850A, 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 680M and GeForce GTX 850A.

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GeForce GTX 850A

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 680M	GeForce GTX 850A
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt	45 Watt
Interface	MXM-B (3.0)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None
Memory type	GDDR5	DDR3
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 680M has 122% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
GeForce GTX 680M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GeForce GTX 850A uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 680M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 850A.
GeForce GTX 680M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 850A - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 680M is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 850A - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 182 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.
GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GTX 850A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GTX 850A is 1800 MHz.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	1−2
ultra / 1080p	9−10	0−1
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	30−35	12−14
medium / 1080p	20−22	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 283% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	24−27	−
ultra / 1080p	21−24	4−5
QHD / 1440p	9−10	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	55−60	16−18
medium / 1080p	27−30	5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Battlefield 5 is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GTX 850A have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	210−220	120−130
medium / 768p	180−190	90−95
ultra / 1080p	100−110	40−45
QHD / 1440p	55−60	24−27
4K / 2160p	30−35	18−20
high / 768p	140−150	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 98% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	55−60	85−90
ultra / 1080p	40−45	16−18
medium / 1080p	45−50	40−45
GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GTX 850A have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	110−120	75−80
medium / 768p	95−100	50−55
ultra / 1080p	65−70	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Dota 2 is 82% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	18−20	2−3
ultra / 1080p	18−20	2−3
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	12−14
medium / 1080p	21−24	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Far Cry 5 is 400% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	27−30	10−11
ultra / 1080p	21−24	5−6
QHD / 1440p	16−18	2−3
low / 720p	100−110	50−55
medium / 1080p	55−60	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Fortnite is 187% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	27−30	4−5
ultra / 1080p	21−24	−
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	55−60	16−18
medium / 1080p	30−35	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Forza Horizon 4 is 333% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	90−95	45−50
medium / 768p	80−85	−
high / 1080p	30−35	5−6
ultra / 1080p	12−14	2−3
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
medium / 720p	−	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Grand Theft Auto V is 155% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	10−11	1−2
ultra / 1080p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	5−6
medium / 1080p	14−16	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Metro Exodus is 533% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	110−120	90−95
high / 1080p	−	85−90
ultra / 1080p	−	70−75
medium / 1080p	100−110	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Minecraft is 19% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	24−27	−
ultra / 1080p	18−20	12−14
low / 720p	60−65	27−30
medium / 1080p	24−27	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	14−16	−
ultra / 1080p	10−11	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	6−7
medium / 1080p	16−18	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 320% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	60−65	12−14
medium / 768p	35−40	9−10
high / 1080p	20−22	4−5
ultra / 1080p	12−14	3−4
4K / 2160p	8−9	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 371% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	100−110	75−80
medium / 768p	60−65	35−40
ultra / 1080p	35−40	16−18
high / 768p	55−60	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in World of Tanks is 58% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 680M	GeForce GTX 850A
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Code name	N13E-GTX	GM107
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	4 June 2012	17 March 2014
Pipelines	1344	640
Core clock speed	720 MHz	902 MHz
Boost Clock	758 MHz	936 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million	1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	80.6 billion/sec	37.44
Floating-point performance	2,038 gflops	1,198 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1800 MHz	1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth	115.2 GB/s	28.8 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 API	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.1.126
CUDA	+	5.0
CUDA cores	1344
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0
SLI options	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	100 Mh/s
Laptop size	large
Optimus	+
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GeForce GTX 680M vs GeForce GTX 850A

GeForce GTX 680M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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