GeForce GT 755M SLI vs GeForce GTX 680M

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M SLI

2013Core: 980 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 680M

2012Core: 719 MHzBoost: 758 MHz
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GeForce GT 755M SLI vs GeForce GTX 680M Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 GT 755M SLI 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 GT 755M SLI 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 GT 755M SLI

2013

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 2W instead of 100W, a 98W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 680M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB 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

  • 14.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
  • 4900% higher power demand at 100W vs 2W.

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 14.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 755M SLI instead at 3,280 vs 3,277, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 755M SLI 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 GT 755M SLI makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 680M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 755M SLI vs GeForce GTX 680M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M SLI

The GeForce GT 755M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,280 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 755M SLI scores 3,280 and the GeForce GTX 680M reaches 3,277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 680M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M).

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIGeForce GTX 680M
G3D Mark Score
3,280
3,277
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768
1344+75%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIGeForce 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 GT 755M SLI has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 680M carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 680M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 755M SLI and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 680M.

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIGeForce GTX 680M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIGeForce GTX 680M
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.1
4.6+12%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M).

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIGeForce GTX 680M
Encoder
NVENC (1st Gen)
1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 755M SLI draws 2W versus the GeForce GTX 680M's 100W — a 192.2% difference. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 81°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIGeForce GTX 680M
TDP
2W-98%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
81°C-10%
Perf/Watt
1640.0+4900%
32.8
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT 755M SLI (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIGeForce GTX 680M
MSRP
$200
Codename
N14P-?
GK104
Release
November 1 2013
June 4 2012
Ranking
#554
#561

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