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GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
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Quadro K2200
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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.
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. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is positioned at rank 102 and the Quadro K2200 is on rank 169, so the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 Quadro K2200 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition and Quadro K2200
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.
Quadro K2200
The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition scores 3,569 and the Quadro K2200 reaches 3,580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is built on Kepler while the Quadro K2200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 640 (Quadro K2200). Raw compute: 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,569 | 3,580 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.448 TFLOPS+70% | 1.439 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 797 MHz | 1124 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K2200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 2 MB (Quadro K2200) — the Quadro K2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | NVENC 4th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition draws 122W versus the Quadro K2200's 68W — a 56.8% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 350W (Quadro K2200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 105mm vs 203mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W | 68W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 105mm | 203mm |
| Height | 82mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 29.3 | 52.6+80% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GK104 | GM107 |
| Release | November 8 2013 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #625 | #534 |
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