GeForce3 vs GeForce GTX 680

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce3, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

GTX 680
2012
2048 MB GDDR5, 195 Watt
12.68
+126700%

GTX 680 outperforms GeForce3 by a whopping 126700% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking4001565
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.58no data
Power efficiency5.23no data
ArchitectureKepler (2012−2018)Kelvin (2001−2003)
GPU code nameGK104NV20 A5
Market segmentDesktopDesktop
Release date22 March 2012 (13 years ago)27 February 2001 (24 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499 $499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.

GTX 680 and GeForce3 have a nearly equal value for money.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores1536no data
Core clock speed1006 MHz200 MHz
Boost clock speed1058 MHzno data
Number of transistors3,540 million57 million
Manufacturing process technology28 nm150 nm
Power consumption (TDP)195 Wattno data
Texture fill rate135.41.600
Floating-point processing power3.25 TFLOPSno data
ROPs324
TMUs1288
L1 Cache128 KBno data
L2 Cache512 KBno data

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Bus supportPCI Express 3.0no data
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16AGP 4x
Length254 mm165 mm
Height4.376" (11.1 cm)no data
Width2-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectors2x 6-pinNone
SLI options+-

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5SDR
Maximum RAM amount2048 MB64 MB
Memory bus width256-bit GDDR5128 Bit
Memory clock speed1502 MHz230 MHz
Memory bandwidth192.2 GB/s3.68 GB/s
Shared memory-no data

Connectivity and outputs

This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.

Display ConnectorsOne Dual Link DVI-I, One Dual Link DVI-D, One HDMI, One DisplayPort1x VGA, 1x DB13W3
Multi monitor support4 displaysno data
HDMI+-
HDCP+-
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIInternalno data

API and SDK support

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)8.0
Shader Model5.1no data
OpenGL4.21.3
OpenCL1.2N/A
Vulkan1.1.126N/A
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmarks

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

GTX 680 12.68
+126700%
GeForce3 0.01

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTX 680 Samples: 7356 5606
+140050%
GeForce3 Samples: 4 4

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

900p45-0−1
Full HD75-0−1
4K25-0−1

Cost per frame, $

1080p6.65no data
4K19.96no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 75−80 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 27−30 0−1
Hogwarts Legacy 24−27 0−1

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 55−60 0−1
Counter-Strike 2 75−80 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 27−30 0−1
Far Cry 5 40−45 0−1
Fortnite 75−80 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 55−60 0−1
Forza Horizon 5 40−45 0−1
Hogwarts Legacy 24−27 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 50−55 0−1
Valorant 110−120 0−1

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 55−60 0−1
Counter-Strike 2 75−80 0−1
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 224 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 27−30 0−1
Dota 2 85−90 0−1
Far Cry 5 40−45 0−1
Fortnite 75−80 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 55−60 0−1
Forza Horizon 5 40−45 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 56 0−1
Hogwarts Legacy 24−27 0−1
Metro Exodus 27−30 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 50−55 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 42 0−1
Valorant 110−120 0−1

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 55−60 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 27−30 0−1
Dota 2 85−90 0−1
Far Cry 5 40−45 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 55−60 0−1
Hogwarts Legacy 24−27 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 50−55 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 22 0−1
Valorant 110−120 0−1

Full HD
Epic Preset

Fortnite 75−80 0−1

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 24−27 0−1
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 100−110 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 21−24 0−1
Metro Exodus 16−18 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 120−130 0−1
Valorant 140−150 0−1

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 35−40 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 12−14 0−1
Far Cry 5 30−33 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 30−35 0−1
Hogwarts Legacy 14−16 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 20−22 0−1

1440p
Epic Preset

Fortnite 30−33 0−1

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 9−10 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 21 0−1
Hogwarts Legacy 8−9 0−1
Metro Exodus 10−11 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 16 0−1
Valorant 70−75 0−1

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 18−20 0−1
Counter-Strike 2 9−10 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6 0−1
Dota 2 45−50 0−1
Far Cry 5 14−16 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 21−24 0−1
Hogwarts Legacy 8−9 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Fortnite 12−14 0−1

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.68 0.01
Recency 22 March 2012 27 February 2001
Maximum RAM amount 2048 MB 64 MB
Chip lithography 28 nm 150 nm

GTX 680 has a 126700% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, a 3100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 435.7% more advanced lithography process.

The GeForce GTX 680 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce3 in performance tests.

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