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    GeForce GTX 680MX vs Radeon R9 M290X

    When comparing GeForce GTX 680MX and Radeon R9 M290X, 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 Radeon R9 M290X 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 Radeon R9 M290X are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 680MX and Radeon R9 M290X 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 Radeon R9 M290X here:

    GeForce GTX 680MX Laptops
    Radeon R9 M290X Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 680MX Radeon R9 M290X
    Power consumption (TDP) 122 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    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 22% more power consumption, than Radeon R9 M290X.
    • Radeon R9 M290X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 680MX is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M290X - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M290X is 130 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680MX.
    • GeForce GTX 680MX and Radeon R9 M290X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680MX is 1300 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M290X.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 7−8 4−5
    4K / 2160p 5−6 4−5
    low / 720p 40−45 30−35
    medium / 1080p 27−30 20−22
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 26% more, than Radeon R9 M290X.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 680MX Radeon R9 M290X
    Architecture Kepler GCN
    Code name Neptune
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 23 October 2012 7 January 2014
    Pipelines 1536 1280
    Core clock speed 720 MHz 850 MHz
    Boost Clock 900 MHz
    Transistor count 3540 Million 2,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 92.2 billion/sec 72.00
    Floating-point performance 2,304 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2500 MHz 1200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 153.6 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.4
    OpenCL 1.1 Not Listed
    CUDA +
    FreeSync +
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCIe 3.0 x16
    SLI options +
    3D Vision +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 57 Mh/s 300 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Optimus +
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    PowerTune +
    DualGraphics +
    ZeroCore +
    Switchable graphics +
    Mantle +
    Compute units 20
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