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NVIDIA Launches GeForce GTX 680M Notebook Graphics Processor

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NVIDIA today brings its next-generation NVIDIA Kepler graphics architecture to the top of the GeForce notebook GPU lineup, with the launch of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M. The fastest, most advanced gaming notebook GPU ever built, the GTX 680M GPU delivers unprecedented performance, incredible power efficiency and the world's most advanced gaming technology.

"The GeForce GTX 680M is the fastest mobile GPU ever, but it's more than just a speed king," said Rene Haas, vice president and general manager of the notebook business unit at NVIDIA. "It also offers an entire arsenal of next-gen gaming technology, along with Optimus technology for extended battery life."



GeForce 600M Series GPUs are built for superior performance and power efficiency. Only GeForce GPUs offer:
  • Adaptive V-sync - newly developed technology for a smoother gameplay experience
  • Advanced AA modes - for crisper images, including NVIDIA FXAA and new TXAA
  • NVIDIA Optimus technology - enabling extra-long battery life by automatically switching on the GPU only when it is needed
  • NVIDIA PhysX support - for accelerated in-game physics
  • NVIDIA 3D Vision 2 technology - for bigger, brighter, more comfortable 3D gaming
  • NVIDIA 3DTV Play software - for connecting notebooks to 3DTVs for the most immersive gaming experience to be had in a living room
  • High-performance NVIDIA Verde notebook drivers - offering day one game support and maximum compatibility
  • NVIDIA SLI technology - make the fastest notebook GPU even faster with up to double the gaming performance
  • NVIDIA CUDA technology support - for high-performance GPU computing applications
Separately, Alienware announced its M17x and M18x gaming laptops will be available with GeForce GTX 680M GPUs in the next couple of weeks.

"The intense focus on performance and technology engineered into the 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M is a perfect match for the Alienware M17x and M18x laptops," said Frank Azor, Alienware General Manager. "Whether a single graphics card on the 17x or dual GTX 680M's on the M18x, Alienware owners are going to love having this much power at their fingertips."

The Alienware M17x will be available with a GeForce GTX 680M GPU and NVIDIA Optimus technology or NVIDIA 3D Vision technology. The Alienware M18x notebook will be available with GeForce GTX 680M GPUs in single or SLI configurations before the end of the month.

The GeForce GTX 680M GPU is also available in MSI GT70 notebooks and gaming notebooks from Clevo channel partners such as Ava Direct, Maingear and Origin.

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interesting, but what is the power usage and tdp rating on this? on laptops that is a much bigger concern
i wonder how this will stack up against the 7970m
on the desktop the gtx670 was around 20% faster than pitcairns hd7870
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_670/28.html
but on performance per watt it was 10-15% behind
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_670/29.html
so considering this thing is downclocked to match a certain tdp powerconsumption level equal to that of the hd7970m i wonder how the performance stacks up
cant wait for the reviews, as laptops will show a much closer look into efficiency than the desktop reviews did
and offcourse this is exactly were all the effieciency pays off
 
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"The GeForce GTX 680M is the fastest mobile GPU ever, but it's more than just a speed king,"
any proofs ? or it's just a bullshit? or fake maybe?
 

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interesting, but what is the power usage and tdp rating on this? on laptops that is a much bigger concern
i wonder how this will stack up against the 7970m
on the desktop the gtx670 was around 20% faster than pitcairns hd7870
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_670/28.html
but on performance per watt it was 10-15% behind
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_670/29.html
so considering this thing is downclocked to match a certain tdp powerconsumption level equal to that of the hd7970m i wonder how the performance stacks up
cant wait for the reviews, as laptops will show a much closer look into efficiency than the desktop reviews did
and offcourse this is exactly were all the effieciency pays off
EARLY BENCHES: Testing was conducted comparing the GeForce GTX 680M versus Radeon 7970M, running at a resolution of 1920x1080. Driver version used was 302.56 for 680M and cat 12.4 for Radeon. In 3Dmark Vantage P with PhysX enabled, 680M scored 25063 and AMD scored 20590. In Far Cry 2 Ultra-High 1xAA/AF, 680M scored 129.8 FPS while 7970M scored 112.6. Dirt 3 in Ultra 1xAA/AF, 680M scored 80 FPS while 7970M scored 64.5.
 
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EARLY BENCHES: Testing was conducted comparing the GeForce GTX 680M versus Radeon 7970M, running at a resolution of 1920x1080. Driver version used was 302.56 for 680M and cat 12.4 for Radeon. In 3Dmark Vantage P with PhysX enabled, 680M scored 25063 and AMD scored 20590. In Far Cry 2 Ultra-High 1xAA/AF, 680M scored 129.8 FPS while 7970M scored 112.6. Dirt 3 in Ultra 1xAA/AF, 680M scored 80 FPS while 7970M scored 64.5.

These along with the anadtech article are nvidias in house marketing numbers s they are to be taken with a grain of salt
Waiting for official third party reviews
 
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EARLY BENCHES: Testing was conducted comparing the GeForce GTX 680M versus Radeon 7970M, running at a resolution of 1920x1080. Driver version used was 302.56 for 680M and cat 12.4 for Radeon. In 3Dmark Vantage P with PhysX enabled, 680M scored 25063 and AMD scored 20590. In Far Cry 2 Ultra-High 1xAA/AF, 680M scored 129.8 FPS while 7970M scored 112.6. Dirt 3 in Ultra 1xAA/AF, 680M scored 80 FPS while 7970M scored 64.5.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-680M.72679.0.html
3DMark 11 - Performance GPU 1280x720
min: 5762 avg: 5762 (52%) max: 5762 points

3DMark 11 - Performance 1280x720
min: 5917 avg: 5917 (57%) max: 5917 points

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These along with the anadtech article are nvidias in house marketing numbers s they are to be taken with a grain of salt
Waiting foir official third party reviews

+1
this cards performance looks promising :)
 

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I have just one question: can I upgrade my ASUS G53SW-SX099V to nvidia geforce gtx 680m.
 
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Wow, those numbers look impressive.. If those benches are accurate, that thing is a beast.
 
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