GeForce GTX 680 vs 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.
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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 680 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| 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) | — |
💎 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 680 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 680 scores 5,609 versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)'s 5,918 — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) leads by 5.5%. The GeForce GTX 680 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Raw compute: 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680) vs 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1058 MHz vs 1485 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,609 | 5,918+6% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+50% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.25 TFLOPS+7% | 3.041 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1058 MHz | 1485 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 192.2 GB/s (GeForce GTX 680) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) — a 71.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 680. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192.2 GB/s+72% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 680) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 680) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP5 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 680 draws 195W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)'s 50W — a 118.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 680) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 98°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 195W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 256mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 98°C | 75°C-23% |
| Perf/Watt | 28.8 | 118.4+311% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | TU116 |
| Release | March 22 2012 | April 23 2020 |
| Ranking | #410 | #324 |
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