GeForce GTX 680M vs GeForce GT 755M SLI

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 755M SLI is on rank 285, so the GeForce GTX 680M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#95

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

265%

#97

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

240%

#98

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

240%

#102

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

218%

#103

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

216%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

95%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

93%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M SLI

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

94%

#275

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

662%

#277

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

600%

#278

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

599%

#282

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

544%

#283

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

541%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

100%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

97%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

96%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

94%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 755M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 755M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
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 755M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 755M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680M	GeForce GT 755M SLI
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

GeForce GTX 680M Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 755M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680M and GeForce GT 755M SLI

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 755M SLI

The GeForce GT 755M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,280 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680M scores 3,277 and the GeForce GT 755M SLI reaches 3,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 755M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 768 (GeForce GT 755M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	GeForce GT 755M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,277	3,280
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344+75%	768

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	GeForce GT 755M SLI
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 680M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 755M SLI 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	GeForce GT 755M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	GeForce GT 755M SLI
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M SLI). 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 755M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	GeForce GT 755M SLI
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 755M SLI's 2W — a 192.2% difference. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 755M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 81°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	GeForce GT 755M SLI
TDP	100W	2W-98%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	81°C-10%	90°C
Perf/Watt	32.8	1640.0+4900%

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 65.6 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) — the GeForce GT 755M SLI offers 0.2% better value. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).