NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) vs Intel Arc A770M
The Arc A770M has 455% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) and the Arc A770M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) GPU
The GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q4 2012. Its GK104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,250 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 160 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 122 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) has the 220th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.42% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the Intel Arc A770M GPU
The Arc A770M is a mobile graphics card by Intel. It launched in 2022. Its DG2-512 chip that powers the GPU uses the Generation 12.7 architecture and is fabricated on the 6 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 512 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 120 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A770M has the 47th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 35.62% 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.
| Info | GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 12.7 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2012 | 2022 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Far Cry 6 | GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 143 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 120 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 103 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 88 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 68 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 40 FPS |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A5000 (Mobile) | 51 | +27% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 46 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (Mobile) | 45 | +12% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 43 | +7% |
| RTX A5500 (Mobile) | 42 | +4% |
| Arc A770M | 40.2 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) | 38 | -5% |
| Arc A730M | 26.3 | -35% |
| Radeon RX 6600M | 9 | -78% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile | 6 | -85% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A770M has 455% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) is ranked 220th with a score of 6,736, and the Arc A770M is ranked 47th with a score of 37,375.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) and the Arc A770M 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 (Mobile) | 37,933 | +463% |
| Radeon RX 7700S | 37,918 | +463% |
| Arc A770M | 37,375 | +455% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) | 36,969.5 | +449% |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 36,365 | +440% |
| Radeon R9 M290X | 6,817 | +1% |
| Radeon Pro 460 | 6,749 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | 6,736 | |
| Radeon 660M | 6,651.5 | -1% |
| GeForce MX350 | 6,166 | -8% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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
| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 10,783 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 10,997 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 124,487 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 25,563 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 112,098 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 6,883 | 29,170 (+323.8%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 216.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,142 | 11,711 (+182.74%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 593 | 700 (+18.04%) |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GK104 | DG2-512 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistors | 3,540 million | 21,700 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 Gb/s | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,250 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 16 MB |
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 122 W | 120 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | -- | 4,096 |
| CUDA Cores | 1,536 | -- |
| Execution Units (EU) | -- | 4,096 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 8 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 256 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 128 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 512 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 719 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 719 MHz | 2,050 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 23.01 GPixel/s | 262.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 92.03 GTexel/s | 524.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.21 TFLOPS | 16.79 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 92.03 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.6 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.