GeForce GTX 680M SLI vs Quadro K2200M

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 K2200M 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 K2200M: 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

✅32.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 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.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Quadro K2200M

2014

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 680M SLI across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 4 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 SLI is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 32.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1% in PassMark G3D (3,569 vs 3,535), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

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

GeForce GTX 680M SLI vs Quadro K2200M 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 K2200M

The Quadro K2200M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,535 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI scores 3,569 and the Quadro K2200M reaches 3,535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is built on Kepler while the Quadro K2200M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,688 (GeForce GTX 680M SLI) vs 640 (Quadro K2200M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M SLI	Quadro K2200M
G3D Mark Score	3,569	3,535
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2688+320%	640

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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 K2200M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M SLI	Quadro K2200M
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 K2200M carries 4 GB. Quadro K2200M gives you 100% 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 K2200M.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M SLI	Quadro K2200M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
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 K2200M's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Quadro K2200M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M SLI) vs 350W (Quadro K2200M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.