NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

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Performance
GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
6,7366% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q315% better
27,97327% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has 315% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
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GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
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Summary

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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.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2019. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU104) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2080 Max-Q has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 384 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 RTX 2080 Max-Q includes 2,944 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 735 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,095 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 368 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 2080 Max-Q has the 84th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.74% 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 GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKeplerTuring
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2012Q1 2019
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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.

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GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Low - 720p
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156 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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140 FPS
High - 1080p
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138 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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134 FPS
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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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 GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
6,7366% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q315% better
27,97327% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has 315% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition) is ranked 224th with a score of 6,736, and the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is ranked 84th with a score of 27,973.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)
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GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
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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.

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BenchmarkGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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7,923
3DMark Time Spy Score
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7,484
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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117,764
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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20,703
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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90,166
3DMark 11 Performance Score
6,883
21,067
(+206.07%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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119.7
PassMark G3D Mark
4,138
13,063
(+215.68%)
PassMark G2D Mark
539
(+0.94%)
534
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 GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
CodenameGK104TU104
ArchitectureKeplerTuring
Process Size28 nm12 nm
Transistors3,540 million13,600 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 GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Memory Size2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth160 Gb/s384 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,250 MHz1,500 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache16 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB4 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)122 W80 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 GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
CUDA Cores1,5362,944
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)846
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)128184
Render Output Units (ROP)3264
Tensor Cores--368
Ray Tracing Cores--46
Core Clock Speed719 MHz735 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)719 MHz1,095 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 GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate23.01 GPixel/s70.08 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate92.03 GTexel/s201.5 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.21 TFLOPS6.45 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance92.03 GFLOPS201.5 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 GTX 680MX (Mac Edition)GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
DirectX12 (11_0)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)6.8

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