GeForce GTX 680M vs Quadro K1200

When comparing GeForce GTX 680M and Quadro K1200, 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 Quadro K1200 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 Quadro K1200
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 45 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 680M has 122% more power consumption, than Quadro K1200.
  • GeForce GTX 680M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro K1200 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 680M and Quadro K1200 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 680M is used in Laptops, and Quadro K1200 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 680M is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro K1200 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K1200 is 338 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.
  • GeForce GTX 680M and Quadro K1200 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K1200 is 3200 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 14−16
ultra / 1080p 9−10 8−9
QHD / 1440p 4−5 3−4
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 30−35 30−35
medium / 1080p 20−22 18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6% more, than Quadro K1200.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 680M Quadro K1200
Architecture Kepler Maxwell
Code name N13E-GTX GM107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 4 June 2012 28 January 2015
Pipelines 1344 512
Core clock speed 720 MHz 1058 MHz
Boost Clock 758 MHz 1124 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 80.6 billion/sec 35.97
Floating-point performance 2,038 gflops 1,151 gflops
Length 160 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 +
CUDA + 5.0
CUDA cores 1344
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 100 Mh/s 132 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
Width 1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays 4
nView Desktop Management +
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