GeForce 770M vs GeForce GTX 680M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 770M vs GeForce GTX 680M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 770M vs GeForce GTX 680M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 770M

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 680M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 680M

2012

Why buy it

✅49.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 680M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 49.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1% in PassMark G3D (3,277 vs 3,246), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 770M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 680M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 680M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 770M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 770M vs GeForce GTX 680M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 770M

The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.

GeForce GTX 680M

The GeForce GTX 680M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 719 MHz to 758 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,277 points. Launch price was $310.50.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 770M scores 3,246 and the GeForce GTX 680M reaches 3,277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 770M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 680M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 770M) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M) vs 2.038 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 758 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 770M	GeForce GTX 680M
G3D Mark Score	3,246	3,277
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960	1344+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS	2.038 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock	797 MHz+5%	758 MHz
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	80 KB	112 KB+40%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 770M	GeForce GTX 680M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 770M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 680M carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 680M gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 770M and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 680M. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce 770M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 680M) — the GeForce GTX 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 770M	GeForce GTX 680M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (GeForce 770M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 770M	GeForce GTX 680M
DirectX	11.1	12 (11_0)+8%
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 770M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M).

Feature	GeForce 770M	GeForce GTX 680M
Encoder	NVENC 1	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 770M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 680M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 770M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 81°C.