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    GeForce GTX 680MX vs Quadro CX

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

    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 680MX Quadro CX
    Power consumption (TDP) 122 Watt 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1536 MB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video
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    • Quadro CX has 22% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
    • Quadro CX has 1534 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
    • GeForce GTX 680MX is used in Laptops, and Quadro CX - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 680MX is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro CX - with Tesla 2.0.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680MX is 118 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
    • GeForce GTX 680MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro CX - by 55 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680MX is 900 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 1−2
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 0−1
    QHD / 1440p 7−8 0−1
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 10−12
    medium / 1080p 27−30 2−3
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 520% more, than Quadro CX.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 680MX Quadro CX
    Architecture Kepler Tesla 2.0
    Code name GT200B
    Type Laptop Workstation
    Release date 23 October 2012 11 November 2008
    Pipelines 1536 192
    Core clock speed 720 MHz 602 MHz
    Transistor count 3540 Million 1,400 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
    Texture fill rate 92.2 billion/sec 38.53
    Floating-point performance 462.3 gflops
    Length 267 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2500 MHz 1600 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 API 11.1 (10_0)
    Shader Model 4.0
    OpenGL 4.5 3.3
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + 1.3
    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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