GeForce GTX 680MX vs GeForce GTX 880M
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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 GeForce GTX 880M is on rank 116, 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 GeForce GTX 880M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 880M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 680MX.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680MX | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 880M 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 GeForce GTX 880M
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.
GeForce GTX 880M
The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 680MX scores 3,799 and the GeForce GTX 880M reaches 3,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680MX is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 880M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,799 | 3,826 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1536 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 680MX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 880M has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 160 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M). Decoder: NVDEC (Kepler) vs NVDEC 1st Gen.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Kepler) | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Kepler) | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 680MX draws 122W versus the GeForce GTX 880M's 122W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W | 122W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 31.1 | 31.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 880M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680MX | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | — | GK104 |
| Release | October 23 2012 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #520 | #514 |
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