GeForce GTX 870M vs GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
GeForce GTX 870M
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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 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is on rank 102, so the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 870M | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 870M and GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
GeForce GTX 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.
GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition reaches 3,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 797 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,536 | 3,569 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 1536+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.599 TFLOPS+6% | 2.448 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz+21% | 797 MHz |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 128 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) — the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet 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 870M) vs NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) | NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition's 122W — a 19.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-18% | 122W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 105mm |
| Height | — | 82mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 35.4+21% | 29.3 |
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