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    GeForce GTX 680MX vs GeForce GTX 860M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 680MX and GeForce GTX 860M, 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 GeForce GTX 860M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 680MX and GeForce GTX 860M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 680MX and GeForce GTX 860M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 860M here:

    GeForce GTX 680MX Laptops
    GeForce GTX 860M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 680MX GeForce GTX 860M
    Power consumption (TDP) 122 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 680MX has 62% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 860M.
    • GeForce GTX 860M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 680MX is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M is 77 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
    • GeForce GTX 680MX and GeForce GTX 860M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 7−8 5−6
    4K / 2160p 5−6 4−5
    low / 720p 40−45 30−35
    medium / 1080p 27−30 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 860M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 680MX GeForce GTX 860M
    Architecture Kepler Maxwell
    Code name N15P-GX
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 23 October 2012 12 March 2014
    Pipelines 1536 640
    Core clock speed 720 MHz 797 MHz
    Boost Clock 915 MHz
    Transistor count 3540 Million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 92.2 billion/sec 43.40
    Floating-point performance 1,389 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 80.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1536 1152 or 640
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options + +
    HDMI +
    3D Vision +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 57 Mh/s 163 Mh/s
    Laptop size large medium sized
    Standard memory configuration GDDR5
    eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
    LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
    HDCP content protection +
    7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
    TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus + +
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