GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition vs GeForce GTX 870M

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.

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition vs GeForce GTX 870M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition vs GeForce GTX 870M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition

2013

Why buy it

✅3.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌22% higher power demand at 122W vs 100W.

GeForce GTX 870M

2014

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 122W, a 22W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.9% in PassMark G3D (3,569 vs 3,536), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition vs GeForce GTX 870M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 870M

The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition scores 3,569 and the GeForce GTX 870M reaches 3,536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 870M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M). Raw compute: 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 870M
G3D Mark Score	3,569	3,536
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+14%	1344
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.448 TFLOPS	2.599 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	797 MHz	967 MHz+21%
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	128 KB+14%	112 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 870M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 870M carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 870M gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 870M. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 870M) — the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 870M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 870M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 870M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 870M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 870M
Encoder	NVENC	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition draws 122W versus the GeForce GTX 870M's 100W — a 19.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 870M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	GeForce GTX 870M
TDP	122W	100W-18%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	105mm	—
Height	82mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	29.3	35.4+21%