
Quadro T1200 Mobile vs GeForce GTX 680

Quadro T1200 Mobile
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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. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is positioned at rank #30 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro T1200 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The Quadro T1200 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 680 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1200 Mobile.
| Insight | Quadro T1200 Mobile | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (256mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 680 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 Quadro T1200 Mobile and GeForce GTX 680

Quadro T1200 Mobile
The Quadro T1200 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

GeForce GTX 680
The GeForce GTX 680 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,609 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro T1200 Mobile scores 5,500 and the GeForce GTX 680 reaches 5,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 680 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680). Raw compute: 2.918 TFLOPS (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1058 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,609+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Kepler |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1536+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.918 TFLOPS | 3.25 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 1425 MHz+35% | 1058 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680) — the Quadro T1200 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro T1200 Mobile draws 18W versus the GeForce GTX 680's 195W — a 166.2% difference. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 680). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 18W-91% | 195W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 256mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 98°C |
| Perf/Watt | 305.6+961% | 28.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | TU117 | GK104 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #347 | #410 |
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