GeForce GTX 680MX vs Quadro P620

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 680MX

2012Core: 720 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P620

2018Core: 1177 MHzBoost: 1443 MHz
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GeForce GTX 680MX vs Quadro P620 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 680MX vs Quadro P620 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 680MX vs Quadro P620: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 680MX

2012

Why buy it

  • 30.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 21.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $170 MSRP).
  • 205% higher power demand at 122W vs 40W.

Quadro P620

2018

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($170 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • GeForce GTX 680MX is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Quadro P620 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 40W instead of 122W, a 82W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 680MX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2018 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 680MX is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 30.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.7% in PassMark G3D (3,799 vs 3,698), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro P620 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2018 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro P620 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 680MX still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 680MX vs Quadro P620 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro P620

The Quadro P620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1177 MHz to 1443 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,698 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680MX scores 3,799 and the Quadro P620 reaches 3,698 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680MX is built on Kepler while the Quadro P620 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 512 (Quadro P620).

FeatureGeForce GTX 680MXQuadro P620
G3D Mark Score
3,799+3%
3,698
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1536+200%
512

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 680MX gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P620 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680MXQuadro P620
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P620 carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 680MX gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 680MX and 64-bit on the Quadro P620.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680MXQuadro P620
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 (FL12_1) (Quadro P620). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680MXQuadro P620
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (FL12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P620). Decoder: NVDEC (Kepler) vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro P620).

FeatureGeForce GTX 680MXQuadro P620
Encoder
NVENC (Kepler)
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
NVDEC (Kepler)
NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680MX draws 122W versus the Quadro P620's 40W — a 101.2% difference. The Quadro P620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 350W (Quadro P620). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680MXQuadro P620
TDP
122W
40W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
145mm
Height
0mm
69mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
31.1
92.5+197%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro P620 (2018 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 680MXQuadro P620
MSRP
$170
Codename
GP107
Release
October 23 2012
February 1 2018
Ranking
#520
#524

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