GeForce GTX 680M vs Quadro K5100M

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 vs Quadro K5100M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 680M vs Quadro K5100M: 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

2012

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K5100M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro K5100M

2013

Why buy it

✅20.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 8 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?

Quadro K5100M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 20.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 680M instead at 3,277 vs 3,264, 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 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?

Quadro K5100M 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 K5100M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 680M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 680M vs Quadro K5100M Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro K5100M

The Quadro K5100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680M scores 3,277 and the Quadro K5100M reaches 3,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K5100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5100M). Raw compute: 2.038 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Quadro K5100M
G3D Mark Score	3,277	3,264
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344	1536+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.038 TFLOPS	2.369 TFLOPS+16%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	112 KB	128 KB+14%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 680M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K5100M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Quadro K5100M
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5100M carries 8 GB. Quadro K5100M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 680M and 64-bit on the Quadro K5100M.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Quadro K5100M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5100M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Quadro K5100M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5100M). 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,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5100M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Quadro K5100M
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M draws 100W versus the Quadro K5100M's 100W — a 0% difference. The Quadro K5100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 350W (Quadro K5100M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 81°C vs 85°C.