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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 770M is positioned at rank 57 and the GeForce GTX 680M is on rank 105, so the GeForce 770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#47

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#49

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#50

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

181%

#54

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#55

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#95

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

265%

#97

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

240%

#98

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

240%

#102

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

218%

#103

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

216%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

95%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

93%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 680M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 770M.

Insight	GeForce 770M	GeForce GTX 680M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 23.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 770M	GeForce GTX 680M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+23.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 770M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 770M and GeForce GTX 680M

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	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 680M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 680M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. 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.

Feature	GeForce 770M	GeForce GTX 680M
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	81°C-5%
Perf/Watt	43.3+32%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 770M costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.2 (GeForce 770M) vs 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) — the GeForce 770M offers 24% better value. The GeForce 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).