GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 680MX

When choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 680MX, 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 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 680MX.

GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

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GeForce GTX 680MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 680MX 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 680MX here:

GeForce GTX 680MX Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	GeForce GTX 680MX
Power consumption (TDP)	120 Watt	122 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	3 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 680MX has 1% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 680MX - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 680MX - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 786 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680MX - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 5508 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680MX.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	50−55	21−24
ultra / 1080p	30−35	12−14
QHD / 1440p	24−27	7−8
4K / 2160p	14−16	5−6
low / 720p	75−80	40−45
medium / 1080p	60−65	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 131% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
high / 1080p	75−80	35−40
ultra / 1080p	70−75	30−33
QHD / 1440p	50−55	14−16
4K / 2160p	27−30	9−10
low / 720p	130−140	70−75
medium / 1080p	85−90	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Battlefield 5 is 120% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	45−50	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	250−260	230−240
medium / 768p	230−240	200−210
ultra / 1080p	−	120−130
QHD / 1440p	150−160	100−110
4K / 2160p	100−110	55−60
high / 768p	220−230	170−180
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	−	50−55
medium / 1080p	50−55	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
ultra / 1080p	110−120	80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Dota 2 is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
high / 1080p	60−65	27−30
ultra / 1080p	60−65	24−27
QHD / 1440p	40−45	20−22
4K / 2160p	21−24	8−9
low / 720p	100−110	55−60
medium / 1080p	65−70	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Far Cry 5 is 114% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
high / 1080p	90−95	35−40
ultra / 1080p	70−75	27−30
QHD / 1440p	45−50	16−18
4K / 2160p	21−24	−
low / 720p	220−230	130−140
medium / 1080p	140−150	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Fortnite is 96% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
high / 1080p	85−90	35−40
ultra / 1080p	65−70	27−30
QHD / 1440p	45−50	16−18
4K / 2160p	30−35	14−16
low / 720p	130−140	70−75
medium / 1080p	90−95	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 120% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
low / 768p	160−170	100−110
medium / 768p	150−160	95−100
high / 1080p	95−100	40−45
ultra / 1080p	45−50	18−20
QHD / 1440p	40−45	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 87% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
high / 1080p	35−40	14−16
ultra / 1080p	30−35	10−12
QHD / 1440p	24−27	10−12
4K / 2160p	14−16	3−4
low / 720p	90−95	40−45
medium / 1080p	50−55	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Metro Exodus is 147% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	−	110−120
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 680MX have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	75−80	−
ultra / 1080p	55−60	14−16
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
low / 720p	120−130	75−80
medium / 1080p	85−90	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 143% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
high / 1080p	35−40	16−18
ultra / 1080p	21−24	10−12
QHD / 1440p	16−18	2−3
4K / 2160p	10−11	2−3
low / 720p	90−95	40−45
medium / 1080p	55−60	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 143% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
low / 768p	180−190	80−85
medium / 768p	120−130	50−55
high / 1080p	70−75	27−30
ultra / 1080p	40−45	14−16
4K / 2160p	24−27	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 143% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
low / 768p	120−130	90−95
medium / 768p	−	60−65
ultra / 1080p	65−70	40−45
high / 768p	−	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in World of Tanks is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 680MX.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	GeForce GTX 680MX
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Code name	GP106
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	18 August 2016	23 October 2012
Pipelines	1152	1536
Core clock speed	1506 MHz	720 MHz
Boost Clock	1708 MHz
Transistor count	4,400 million	3540 Million
Manufacturing process technology	16 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	123.0	92.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	3,935 gflops
Length	250 mm
Memory bus width	192 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	8008 MHz	2500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.2 GB/s	160 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 API
Shader Model	6.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.5
OpenCL	1.2	1.1
Vulkan	+
CUDA	6.1	+
CUDA cores		1536
Bus support		PCI Express 3.0
SLI options		+
3D Vision		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		57 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
Optimus		+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	19 Mh/s
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GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 680MX

GeForce GTX 680MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

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