GeForce GTX 680MX vs GRID P40-1Q

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 GRID P40-1Q is on rank 332, so the GeForce GTX 680MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680MX

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

94%

#69

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

229%

#71

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

207%

#72

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

207%

#76

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

188%

#77

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

187%

#79

GeForce GTX 680MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

99%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

96%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-1Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

82%

#316

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11541%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

99%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

99%

#335

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

98%

#336

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#337

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

97%

#338

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

96%

#339

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

91%

#340

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

90%

#341

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

84%

#342

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

84%

#343

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

83%

#345

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

81%

#346

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 680MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID P40-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-1Q 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.

GeForce GTX 680MX Benchmark Check

GRID P40-1Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680MX and GRID P40-1Q

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.

GRID P40-1Q

The GRID P40-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,839 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680MX scores 3,799 and the GRID P40-1Q reaches 3,839 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680MX is built on Kepler while the GRID P40-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID P40-1Q
G3D Mark Score	3,799	3,839+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID P40-1Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 680MX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-1Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 680MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID P40-1Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 12_1 (GRID P40-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID P40-1Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680MX draws 122W versus the GRID P40-1Q's 225W — a 59.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 680MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 350W (GRID P40-1Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.