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    GeForce GTX 680M vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

    When comparing GeForce GTX 680M and Radeon HD 4870 X2, 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 and Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon HD 4870 X2

    GeForce GTX 680M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 680M 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 680M here:

    GeForce GTX 680M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 680M Radeon HD 4870 X2
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 286 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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    • Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 186% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680M.
    • GeForce GTX 680M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon HD 4870 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 680M has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
    • GeForce GTX 680M is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 680M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with TeraScale.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M is 20 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
    • GeForce GTX 680M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 1800 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 16−18 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 9−10 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
    4K / 2160p 4−5 −
    low / 720p 30−35 14−16
    medium / 1080p 20−22 6−7
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 680M Radeon HD 4870 X2
    Architecture Kepler TeraScale
    Code name N13E-GTX R700
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 4 June 2012 12 August 2008
    Pipelines 1344 800
    Core clock speed 720 MHz 700 MHz
    Boost Clock 758 MHz
    Transistor count 3,540 million 956 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
    Texture fill rate 80.6 billion/sec 28.00
    Floating-point performance 2,038 gflops 2x 1,120.0 gflops
    Length 267 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 3600 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 API 10.1 (10_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 4.1
    OpenGL 4.5 3.3
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 1344
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 100 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
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