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 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 680M SLI across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 680M SLI specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI scores 3,569 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: N13E-GTX), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2688 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels).

Specification	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	3,569
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Kepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	N13E-GTX
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2688
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	720 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#385

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown

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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 SLI
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 3.0

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DP 1.2, 1x HDMI 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen), decoder: VP5— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4.

Specification	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
DP 1.2 PortsNumber of DP 1.2 display connectors	1x
HDMI 1.4a PortsNumber of HDMI 1.4a display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC (1st Gen)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	VP5
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI draws 75W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
TDPPower consumption under load	75W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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Vram	2 GB
Core Clock	720 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	2688
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	256-bit
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Manufacturing Process	28 nm