GeForce GTX 675M SLI vs GeForce GTX 680M
GeForce GTX 675M SLI
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 675M SLI is positioned at rank 566 and the GeForce GTX 680M is on rank 105, so the GeForce GTX 680M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 675M SLI
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 675M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 680M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 675M SLI | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 675M SLI 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 675M SLI and GeForce GTX 680M
GeForce GTX 675M SLI
The GeForce GTX 675M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
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 GTX 675M SLI scores 3,311 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 GTX 675M SLI is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 680M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 675M SLI) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675M SLI | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311+1% | 3,277 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1344+75% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675M SLI | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 675M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 680M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 680M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675M SLI | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675M SLI) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675M SLI | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 675M SLI) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 675M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675M SLI | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 675M SLI draws 2W versus the GeForce GTX 680M's 100W — a 192.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 675M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 675M SLI) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 92°C vs 81°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675M SLI | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 2W-98% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 92°C | 81°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 1655.5+4947% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 680M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675M SLI | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | N12E-GTX2 | GK104 |
| Release | January 6 2011 | June 4 2012 |
| Ranking | #557 | #561 |
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