GeForce GTX 680MX vs FirePro S7150
GeForce GTX 680MX
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 680MX is positioned at rank 79 and the FirePro S7150 is on rank 315, so the GeForce GTX 680MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680MX
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 680MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S7150.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680MX | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 680MX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680MX and FirePro S7150
GeForce GTX 680MX
The GeForce GTX 680MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 23 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,799 points.
FirePro S7150
The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 680MX scores 3,799 and the FirePro S7150 reaches 3,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680MX is built on Kepler while the FirePro S7150 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 2,048 (FirePro S7150).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,799 | 3,770 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 12 (FirePro S7150). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150). Decoder: NVDEC (Kepler) vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Kepler) | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Kepler) | UVD 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 680MX draws 122W versus the FirePro S7150's 150W — a 20.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 680MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 350W (FirePro S7150). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W-19% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 31.1+24% | 25.1 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7150 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $459 |
| Codename | — | Tonga |
| Release | October 23 2012 | February 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #520 | #521 |
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