GeForce GTX 680 vs FirePro D300

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro D300

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Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

95%

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RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

90%

#115

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1291%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

100%

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Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

97%

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Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

96%

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Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

94%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

93%

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Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

93%

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Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

87%

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Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

87%

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Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

86%

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Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

86%

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Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

86%

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Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

84%

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Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro D300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 680	FirePro D300
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (256mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro D300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro D300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680	FirePro D300
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680 and FirePro D300

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.

FirePro D300

The FirePro D300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,722 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680 scores 5,609 and the FirePro D300 reaches 5,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680 is built on Kepler while the FirePro D300 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680) vs 1,280 (FirePro D300). Raw compute: 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	FirePro D300
G3D Mark Score	5,609	5,722+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+20%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.25 TFLOPS+49%	2.176 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	FirePro D300
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	FirePro D300
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 680) vs 12 (FirePro D300). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	FirePro D300
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 680) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro D300).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	FirePro D300
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680 draws 195W versus the FirePro D300's 150W — a 26.1% difference. The FirePro D300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 680) vs 350W (FirePro D300). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 256mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 98°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	FirePro D300
TDP	195W	150W-23%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	256mm	242mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	98°C	80°C-18%
Perf/Watt	28.8	38.1+32%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 680 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro D300 launched at $500 and now averages $20. The FirePro D300 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 140.2 (GeForce GTX 680) vs 286.1 (FirePro D300) — the FirePro D300 offers 104.1% better value. The FirePro D300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).