GeForce GTX 680 vs GeForce GTX 980M

When comparing GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 980M, 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 680 and GeForce GTX 980M 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 980M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 980M 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 980M here:

GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 680	GeForce GTX 980M
Power consumption (TDP)	195 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2048 MB	8 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 680 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 680 has 2040 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980M.
GeForce GTX 680 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 680 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 32 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680.
GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 980M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 3500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	35−40	35−40
ultra / 1080p	21−24	24−27
QHD / 1440p	16−18	18−20
4K / 2160p	10−11	10−11
low / 720p	60−65	60−65
medium / 1080p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 680.
high / 1080p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	35−40	35−40
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	100−110	110−120
medium / 1080p	60−65	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Battlefield 5 is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 680.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 980M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	250−260	250−260
medium / 768p	220−230	220−230
ultra / 1080p	180−190	180−190
QHD / 1440p	110−120	110−120
4K / 2160p	70−75	70−75
high / 768p	210−220	210−220
GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 980M have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p	60−65	60−65
medium / 1080p	55−60	55−60
GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 980M have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
ultra / 1080p	100−110	100−110
GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 980M have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	45−50	45−50
ultra / 1080p	40−45	45−50
QHD / 1440p	27−30	30−35
4K / 2160p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	80−85	85−90
medium / 1080p	45−50	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Far Cry 5 is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 680.
high / 1080p	60−65	65−70
ultra / 1080p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	27−30	30−33
4K / 2160p	27−30	27−30
low / 720p	180−190	180−190
medium / 1080p	110−120	120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 680.
high / 1080p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	30−35	35−40
4K / 2160p	24−27	24−27
low / 720p	100−110	110−120
medium / 1080p	65−70	70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Forza Horizon 4 is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 680.
low / 768p	140−150	140−150
medium / 768p	120−130	130−140
high / 1080p	70−75	75−80
ultra / 1080p	30−35	30−35
QHD / 1440p	21−24	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 680.
high / 1080p	24−27	27−30
ultra / 1080p	20−22	21−24
QHD / 1440p	16−18	18−20
4K / 2160p	8−9	9−10
low / 720p	65−70	70−75
medium / 1080p	30−35	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Metro Exodus is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 680.
low / 768p	130−140	130−140
medium / 1080p	120−130	120−130
GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 980M have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GTX 980M have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p	24−27	27−30
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
QHD / 1440p	10−11	12−14
4K / 2160p	7−8	8−9
low / 720p	65−70	70−75
medium / 1080p	35−40	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 680.
low / 768p	130−140	140−150
medium / 768p	85−90	90−95
high / 1080p	45−50	50−55
ultra / 1080p	24−27	27−30
4K / 2160p	16−18	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 680.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	50−55	55−60
high / 768p	60−65	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 680.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 680	GeForce GTX 980M
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Code name	GK104	GM204
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	22 March 2012	7 October 2014
Pipelines	1536	1536
Core clock speed	1006 MHz	1038 MHz
Boost Clock	1058 MHz	1127 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million	5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	128.8 billion/sec	51.84
Floating-point performance	3,090.4 gflops	3,462 gflops
Length	10.0" (25.4 cm)
Memory bus width	256-bit GDDR5	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	2500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.2 GB/s	160 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
G-SYNC support		+
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	5.1	6.4
OpenGL	4.2	4.5
OpenCL	1.2	1.1
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.1.126
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	1536	1536
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+	+
Multi monitor support	4 displays
HDMI	+	+
HDCP	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	121 Mh/s	383 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support		+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder		+
Optimus		+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	15 Mh/s
GameStream		+
GeForce ShadowPlay		+
GPU Boost		2.0
GameWorks		+
BatteryBoost		+
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GeForce GTX 680 vs GeForce GTX 980M

GeForce GTX 980M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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