GeForce GTX 680M SLI vs Quadro 7000

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 SLI vs Quadro 7000 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 SLI vs Quadro 7000: 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 SLI

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 204W, a 129W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 7000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $14,499 MSRP).

Quadro 7000

2012

Why buy it

✅33.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($14,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌172% higher power demand at 204W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro 7000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 33.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 680M SLI instead at 3,569 vs 3,505, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce GTX 680M SLI is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro 7000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro 7000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 680M SLI has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 680M SLI vs Quadro 7000 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 680M SLI

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.

Quadro 7000

The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI scores 3,569 and the Quadro 7000 reaches 3,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is built on Kepler while the Quadro 7000 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,688 (GeForce GTX 680M SLI) vs 512 (Quadro 7000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M SLI	Quadro 7000
G3D Mark Score	3,569+2%	3,505
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2688+425%	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 7000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M SLI	Quadro 7000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 7000 carries 6 GB. Quadro 7000 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 SLI and 64-bit on the Quadro 7000.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M SLI	Quadro 7000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI draws 75W versus the Quadro 7000's 204W — a 92.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M SLI) vs 350W (Quadro 7000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.