GeForce GTX 680M vs GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
GeForce GTX 680M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 680M is positioned at rank 105 and the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is on rank 228, so the GeForce GTX 680M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 680M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 26.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 and GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
GeForce GTX 680M
The GeForce GTX 680M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 719 MHz to 758 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,277 points. Launch price was $310.50.
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 926 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 680M scores 3,277 and the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Raw compute: 2.038 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 0.7112 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,277 | 3,311+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+250% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.038 TFLOPS+187% | 0.7112 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB+250% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 680M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) | NVENC (1st Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 680M draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 81°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 81°C-5% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 66.2+102% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 82.8 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) — the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition offers 26.4% better value. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.5 | 82.8+26% |
| Codename | GK104 | GK107 |
| Release | June 4 2012 | November 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #561 | #735 |
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