NVIDIA GeForce 830M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)

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Performance
GeForce 830M
1,9612% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)243% better
6,7366% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) has 243% better performance than the GeForce 830M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 830M
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GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce 830M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce 830M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2014. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The 830M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The 830M includes 256 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,082 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,150 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The 830M has the 364th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.87% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q4 2012. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 680MX has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 160 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 680MX includes 1,536 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 719 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 719 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 122 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 680MX has the 224th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.44% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce 830MGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwellKepler
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2014Q4 2012
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3
GeForce 830MGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
Low - 720p
25 FPS
72 FPS(+193.88%)
Medium - 768p
15 FPS
44 FPS(+190.67%)
High - 1080p
7 FPS
26 FPS(+261.64%)
Ultra - 1080p
6 FPS
14 FPS(+140.68%)
QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce MX35015+154%
Radeon 660M15+154%
Radeon Pro 45514.2+141%
GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)14.2+141%
Quadro M2000M14+137%
GeForce 840M6+2%
Radeon 5306+2%
GeForce 830M5.9
Radeon 5205.8-2%
GeForce MX1105.3-10%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce 830M
1,9612% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)243% better
6,7366% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) has 243% better performance than the GeForce 830M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce 830M is ranked 364th with a score of 1,961, and the GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) is ranked 224th with a score of 6,736.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 830M
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GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 830M and the GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce 830MGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
8,104.5
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
1,386.5
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,094
6,883
(+228.7%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
50.6
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PassMark G3D Mark
1,008
4,138
(+310.52%)
PassMark G2D Mark
136
539
(+296.32%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce 830MGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
CodenameGM108GK104
ArchitectureMaxwellKepler
Process Size28 nm28 nm
Transistors1,020 million3,540 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce 830MGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
Memory Size2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeDDR3GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth14.4 Gb/s160 Gb/s
Memory Clock900 MHz1,250 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit256 bit
L1 Cache64 KB16 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB512 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce 830MGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)33 W122 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce 830MGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
CUDA Cores2561,536
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--8
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)16128
Render Output Units (ROP)832
Core Clock Speed1,082 MHz719 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,150 MHz719 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce 830MGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
Pixel Fill Rate9.2 GPixel/s23.01 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate18.4 GTexel/s92.03 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance588.8 GFLOPS2.21 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance18.4 GFLOPS92.03 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce 830MGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.7 (5.1)6.5 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.