GeForce GTX 680MX vs GRID K140Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 680MX and GRID K140Q, 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 680MX and GRID K140Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 680MX GRID K140Q
Power consumption (TDP) 122 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GRID K140Q has 6% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
  • GeForce GTX 680MX has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K140Q.
  • GeForce GTX 680MX is used in Laptops, and GRID K140Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 680MX and GRID K140Q are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K140Q is 130 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
  • GeForce GTX 680MX and GRID K140Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680MX is 718 MHz higher, than GRID K140Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 0−1
ultra / 1080p 12−14 0−1
QHD / 1440p 7−8 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 9−10
medium / 1080p 27−30 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 600% more, than GRID K140Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 680MX GRID K140Q
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 23 October 2012 28 June 2013
Pipelines 1536 192
Core clock speed 720 MHz 850 MHz
Transistor count 3540 Million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 92.2 billion/sec 13.60
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 2500 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 1536
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
SLI options +
3D Vision +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 57 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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