GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 680
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is positioned at rank #28 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 680.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.5%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (256mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) and GeForce GTX 680
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 points.
GeForce GTX 680
The GeForce GTX 680 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,609 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) scores 5,918 versus the GeForce GTX 680's 5,609 — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) leads by 5.5%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 680 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1058 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,918+6% | 5,609 |
| Architecture | Turing | Kepler |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1536+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.041 TFLOPS | 3.25 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1485 MHz+40% | 1058 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 192.2 GB/s (GeForce GTX 680) — a 71.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 680. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 192.2 GB/s+72% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 680). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (FL 11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 680). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | PureVideo VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 680's 195W — a 118.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 680). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 98°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-74% | 195W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 256mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-23% | 98°C |
| Perf/Watt | 118.4+311% | 28.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | TU116 | GK104 |
| Release | April 23 2020 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #324 | #410 |
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