GeForce GTX 680M
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
3,277
AVG Price
$50
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 680M is positioned at rank #105 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 680M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 680M specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 680M scores 3,277 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1344 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.038 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 758 MHz from a base of 719 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 3,277 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1344 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 112 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 758 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 719 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.038 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 84.90 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 3,540 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #561 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 680M is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 112 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (11_0) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | SLI |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Laptop Dependent — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler), decoder: PureVideo HD VP5— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|
| Laptop Dependent PortsNumber of Laptop Dependent display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 680M draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 37°C at idle, 81°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 100 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 1x 6-pin |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 37°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 81°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $50, the GeForce GTX 680M delivers 66 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #105 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #561 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $50 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #105 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #561 |
| Release Date | June 4 2012 |
| Release Year | 2012 |
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