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    GeForce GTX 680M vs GeForce GTX 965M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GTX 965M, 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 680M and GeForce GTX 965M 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 and GeForce GTX 965M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GTX 965M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 965M here:

    GeForce GTX 680M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 965M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 680M GeForce GTX 965M
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GTX 965M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 680M is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 965M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 965M is 224 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GTX 965M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 965M is 700 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 16−18 20−22
    ultra / 1080p 9−10 12−14
    QHD / 1440p 4−5 6−7
    4K / 2160p 4−5 5−6
    low / 720p 30−35 35−40
    medium / 1080p 20−22 24−27
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 965M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 28% more, than GeForce GTX 680M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 680M GeForce GTX 965M
    Architecture Kepler Maxwell
    Code name N13E-GTX N16E-GS, N16E-GR
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 4 June 2012 5 January 2015
    Pipelines 1344 1024
    Core clock speed 720 MHz 944 MHz
    Boost Clock 758 MHz 950 / 1151 MHz
    Transistor count 3,540 million 2,940 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 80.6 billion/sec 73.60
    Floating-point performance 2,038 gflops 2,355 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 80 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1344 1024
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options + +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 100 Mh/s 226 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus + +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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