GeForce GTX 680MX vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book
When comparing GeForce GTX 680MX and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 680MX and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 680MX and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 680MX
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Power consumption (TDP)
122 Watt
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
1 GB
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GeForce GTX 680MX has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 680MX is build with Kepler architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 234 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
GeForce GTX 680MX and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 2512 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
21−24
8−9
ultra / 1080p
12−14
5−6
QHD / 1440p
7−8
0−1
4K / 2160p
5−6
−
low / 720p
40−45
20−22
medium / 1080p
27−30
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 136% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
35−40
14−16
ultra / 1080p
30−33
12−14
QHD / 1440p
14−16
0−1
4K / 2160p
9−10
−
low / 720p
70−75
30−35
medium / 1080p
40−45
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Battlefield 5 is 142% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
230−240
150−160
medium / 768p
200−210
130−140
ultra / 1080p
120−130
65−70
QHD / 1440p
100−110
35−40
4K / 2160p
55−60
27−30
high / 768p
170−180
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 74% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
50−55
24−27
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Cyberpunk 2077 is 32% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
120−130
85−90
medium / 768p
110−120
65−70
ultra / 1080p
80−85
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Dota 2 is 64% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
27−30
10−11
ultra / 1080p
24−27
9−10
QHD / 1440p
20−22
−
4K / 2160p
8−9
4−5
low / 720p
55−60
24−27
medium / 1080p
27−30
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Far Cry 5 is 141% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
35−40
16−18
ultra / 1080p
27−30
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
130−140
70−75
medium / 1080p
75−80
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Fortnite is 109% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
35−40
14−16
ultra / 1080p
27−30
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
3−4
4K / 2160p
14−16
−
low / 720p
70−75
30−35
medium / 1080p
40−45
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Forza Horizon 4 is 143% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
100−110
60−65
medium / 768p
95−100
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
16−18
ultra / 1080p
18−20
8−9
QHD / 1440p
8−9
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Grand Theft Auto V is 88% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
10−12
4−5
QHD / 1440p
10−12
−
4K / 2160p
3−4
1−2
low / 720p
40−45
16−18
medium / 1080p
18−20
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Metro Exodus is 157% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
120−130
95−100
high / 1080p
−
95−100
ultra / 1080p
−
85−90
medium / 1080p
110−120
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Minecraft is 23% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
75−80
35−40
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 60% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−12
8−9
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
4K / 2160p
2−3
−
low / 720p
40−45
16−18
medium / 1080p
21−24
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 91% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
80−85
30−35
medium / 768p
50−55
21−24
high / 1080p
27−30
10−12
ultra / 1080p
14−16
7−8
4K / 2160p
9−10
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 131% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
50−55
ultra / 1080p
40−45
24−27
high / 768p
55−60
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in World of Tanks is 18% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 680MX
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Code name
Surface Book
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
23 October 2012
1 October 2015
Pipelines
1536
384
Core clock speed
720 MHz
954 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
Transistor count
3540 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
92.2 billion/sec
Memory bus width
256 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
2500 MHz
5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth
160 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 API
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
OpenGL
4.5
OpenCL
1.1
CUDA
+
+
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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