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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 680MX

2012

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 122W instead of 225W, a 103W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $845 MSRP).

GRID T4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($845 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌84.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 122W.

GeForce GTX 680MX

2012

GRID T4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 122W instead of 225W, a 103W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($845 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $845 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌84.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 122W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 680MX better than GRID T4-2Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,799 vs 3,668 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 680MX is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (122W vs 225W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 680MX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 680MX is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 680MX is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $845 MSRP, and you are getting 3.6% higher G3D Mark. GRID T4-2Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GRID T4-2Q make more sense than GeForce GTX 680MX?

Yes. GRID T4-2Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $845 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 680MX. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 680MX currently gives you 3.6% higher G3D Mark. GRID T4-2Q still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 T4-2Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID T4-2Q
1080p
low	78 FPS	103 FPS
medium	67 FPS	85 FPS
high	53 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	86 FPS
medium	60 FPS	72 FPS
high	43 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	28 FPS
medium	24 FPS	26 FPS
high	16 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 680MX Open GRID T4-2Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID T4-2Q
1080p
low	64 FPS	128 FPS
medium	42 FPS	101 FPS
high	31 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	88 FPS
medium	21 FPS	65 FPS
high	15 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	13 FPS	41 FPS
medium	8 FPS	32 FPS
high	6 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	24 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 680MX Open GRID T4-2Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID T4-2Q
1080p
low	171 FPS	165 FPS
medium	137 FPS	132 FPS
high	114 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	128 FPS	124 FPS
medium	103 FPS	99 FPS
high	85 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	83 FPS
medium	68 FPS	66 FPS
high	57 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	41 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 680MX Open GRID T4-2Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID T4-2Q
1080p
low	128 FPS	165 FPS
medium	103 FPS	132 FPS
high	88 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	97 FPS	124 FPS
medium	80 FPS	99 FPS
high	69 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	77 FPS
medium	44 FPS	60 FPS
high	35 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 680MX Open GRID T4-2Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680MX and GRID T4-2Q

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 T4-2Q

The GRID T4-2Q 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: 3,668 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680MX scores 3,799 and the GRID T4-2Q reaches 3,668 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680MX is built on Kepler while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID T4-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,799+4%	3,668
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 680MX gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID T4-2Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID T4-2Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 680MX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q 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 T4-2Q
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 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID T4-2Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Kepler) vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID T4-2Q
Encoder	NVENC (Kepler)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Kepler)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680MX draws 122W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 59.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 680MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	GRID T4-2Q
TDP	122W-46%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80	70-13%
Perf/Watt	31.1+91%	16.3