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    GeForce GTX 680M SLI vs GeForce MX250

    When comparing GeForce GTX 680M SLI and GeForce MX250, 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 680M SLI and GeForce MX250 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 680M SLI and GeForce MX250 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 680M SLI and GeForce MX250 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 680M SLI or GeForce MX250 here:

    GeForce GTX 680M SLI Laptops
    GeForce MX250 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 680M SLI GeForce MX250
    Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x4
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce MX250 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 680M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce MX250 - with Pascal.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 798 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 680M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX250 - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 3400 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 12−14
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 2−3
    4K / 2160p 10−11 −
    low / 720p 60−65 27−30
    medium / 1080p 40−45 16−18
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 176% more, than GeForce MX250.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 680M SLI GeForce MX250
    Architecture Kepler Pascal
    Code name N13E-GTX N17S-G2
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 4 June 2012 20 February 2019
    Pipelines 2688 384
    Core clock speed 720 MHz 1518 MHz
    Boost Clock 1582 MHz
    Transistor count 1,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 24.91
    Memory bus width 2x 256 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2
    CUDA + 6.1
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large large
    Optimus +
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