GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition

2013Core: 771 MHzBoost: 797 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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
234%
#95
234%
#99
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
213%
#100
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
211%
#102
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 120.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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.

InsightGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-120.5%)
Leading raw performance (+120.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
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 1650 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 680M KY_Bullet Edition and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition scores 3,569 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 120.5%. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
3,569
7,869+120%
Architecture
Kepler
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1536+71%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.448 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+22%
Boost Clock
797 MHz
1665 MHz+109%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
128+129%
56
L1 Cache
128 KB
896 KB+600%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionGeForce GTX 1650
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 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
128 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP5)
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition draws 122W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 47.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 105mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
122W
75W-39%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
None
Length
105mm
229mm
Height
82mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
29.3
104.9+258%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
GK104
TU117
Release
November 8 2013
April 23 2019
Ranking
#625
#323