GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 680M KY_Bullet Edition is positioned at rank #102 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#92

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

259%

#94

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

234%

#95

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

234%

#99

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

213%

#100

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

211%

#102

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

99%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

96%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 182% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-182%)	✅Leading raw performance (+182%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition scores 3,569 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 182%. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	3,569	10,064+182%
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1536	2560+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.448 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+262%
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1733 MHz+117%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	160+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 1060
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition draws 122W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 38.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 105mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	122W-32%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	105mm	173mm
Height	82mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	29.3	55.9+91%