GeForce GTX 680M vs GRID M60 8Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 680M and GRID M60 8Q, 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 GRID M60 8Q 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

  GeForce GTX 680M GRID M60 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 225 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 8Q has 125% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680M.
  • GeForce GTX 680M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID M60 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M60 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680M.
  • GeForce GTX 680M is used in Laptops, and GRID M60 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 680M is build with Kepler architecture, and GRID M60 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M is 163 MHz higher, than GRID M60 8Q.
  • GeForce GTX 680M and GRID M60 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 8Q is 3212 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 GRID M60 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 28% more, than GeForce GTX 680M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 680M GRID M60 8Q
Architecture Kepler Maxwell 2.0
Code name N13E-GTX GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 4 June 2012 30 August 2015
Pipelines 1344 2048
Core clock speed 720 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 758 MHz 1178 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 80.6 billion/sec 150.8
Floating-point performance 2,038 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
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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