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Comparision NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition vs AMD Radeon RX 6600

AMD Radeon RX 6600

WINNER
AMD Radeon RX 6600

Rating: 42 points
Grade
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition
AMD Radeon RX 6600
Performance
4
7
Memory
1
1
General information
7
8
Functions
8
7
Benchmark tests
2
4

Top specs and features

Passmark score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition: 5456 AMD Radeon RX 6600: 12709

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition: 46926 AMD Radeon RX 6600: 58175

3DMark Fire Strike Score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition: 6832 AMD Radeon RX 6600: 19777

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition: 7554 AMD Radeon RX 6600: 21479

3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition: 10173 AMD Radeon RX 6600: 28978

Description

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition video card is based on the Kepler architecture. AMD Radeon RX 6600 on the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The first has 3540 million transistors. The second is 11060 million. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition has a transistor size of 28 nm versus 7.

The base clock speed of the first video card is 719 MHz versus 1626 MHz for the second.

Let's move on to memory. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition has 2 GB. AMD Radeon RX 6600 has 2 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 160 Gb/s versus 224 Gb/s of the second.

FLOPS of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition is 2.12. At AMD Radeon RX 6600 9.23.

Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition scored 5456 points. And here is the second card 12709 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 7554 points. Second 21479 points.

In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using There is no data. The second is There is no data. Video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition has Directx version 11. Video card AMD Radeon RX 6600 -- Directx version - 12.2.

Regarding cooling, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition has 122W heat dissipation requirements versus 132W for AMD Radeon RX 6600.

Why AMD Radeon RX 6600 is better than NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition vs AMD Radeon RX 6600: highlights

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition
AMD Radeon RX 6600
AMD Radeon RX 6600
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
719 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1626 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1250 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
1750 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
2.12 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
9.23 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
2 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of threads
The more threads a video card has, the more processing power it can provide.
1536
max 18432
Average: 1326.3
1792
max 18432
Average: 1326.3
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components. Show more
16
max 16
Average:
8
max 16
Average:
L1 cache size
The amount of L1 cache in video cards is usually small and is measured in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB). It is designed to temporarily store the most active and frequently used data and instructions, allowing the graphics card to access them faster and reduce delays in graphics operations. Show more
16
There is no data
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
23 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
159 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics. Show more
128
max 880
Average: 140.1
112
max 880
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications. Show more
32
max 256
Average: 56.8
64
max 256
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks. Show more
1536
max 17408
Average:
1792
max 17408
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations. Show more
512
2000
architecture name
Kepler
RDNA 2.0
GPU name
GK104
Navi 23
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
160 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
224 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
2 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
5
max 6
Average: 4.9
6
max 6
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card. Show more
256 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
128 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities. Show more
294
max 826
Average: 356.7
237
max 826
Average: 356.7
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features. Show more
GeForce 600
Navi II
Manufacturer
TSMC
TSMC
Year of issue
2012
max 2023
Average:
2021
max 2023
Average:
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed Show more
122 W
Average: 160 W
132 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
28 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
7 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
3540 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
11060 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance. Show more
3
max 4
Average: 3
4
max 4
Average: 3
Purpose
Desktop
Desktop
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements. Show more
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
11
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
12.2
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
5.1
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
6.5
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
Vulkan version
A higher version of Vulkan usually means a larger set of features, optimizations, and enhancements that software developers can use to create better and more realistic graphical applications and games. Show more
1.2
max 1.3
Average:
max 1.3
Average:
CUDA Version
Allows you to use the compute cores of your graphics card to perform parallel computing, which can be useful in areas such as scientific research, deep learning, image processing, and other computationally intensive tasks. Show more
3
max 9
Average:
max 9
Average:
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas. Show more
5456
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
12709
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
46926
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
58175
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
6832
max 39424
Average: 12463
19777
max 39424
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios. Show more
7554
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
21479
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
10173
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
28978
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
29574
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
73679
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
246238
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
Unigine Heaven 4.0 test score
During the Unigine Heaven test, the graphics card goes through a series of graphical tasks and effects that can be intensive to process, and displays the result as a numerical value (points) and a visual representation of the scene. Show more
960
max 4726
Average: 1291.1
max 4726
Average: 1291.1
Octane Render test score OctaneBench
A special test that is used to evaluate the performance of video cards in rendering using the Octane Render engine.
53
max 128
Average: 47.1
max 128
Average: 47.1

FAQ

How does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition processor perform in benchmarks?

Passmark NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition scored 5456 points. The second video card scored 12709 points in Passmark.

What FLOPS do video cards have?

FLOPS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition is 2.12 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 9.23 TFLOPS.

What power consumption?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition 122 Watt. AMD Radeon RX 6600 132 Watt.

How fast are NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition and AMD Radeon RX 6600?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition operates at 719 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches There is no data MHz. The clock base frequency of AMD Radeon RX 6600 reaches 1626 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 2491 MHz.

What kind of memory do graphics cards have?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition supports GDDR5. Installed 2 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 160 GB/s. AMD Radeon RX 6600 works with GDDR6. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 160 GB/s.

How many HDMI connectors do they have?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition has There is no data HDMI outputs. AMD Radeon RX 6600 is equipped with 1 HDMI outputs.

What power connectors are used?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition uses There is no data. AMD Radeon RX 6600 is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What architecture are video cards based on?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition is built on Kepler. AMD Radeon RX 6600 uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture.

What graphics processor is being used?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition is equipped with GK104. AMD Radeon RX 6600 is set to Navi 23.

How many PCIe lanes

The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. AMD Radeon RX 6600 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.

How many transistors?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX Mac Edition has 3540 million transistors. AMD Radeon RX 6600 has 11060 million transistors