Graphics Card Comparison
GTX 680
GTX 680 — NVIDIA desktop graphics card (2012, Kepler) with 2 GB of GDDR5, averaging 14 fps at 1440p; launched at $499.
Key specifications
| 3DMark Time Spy | 1,137 |
|---|---|
| Avg FPS @ 1080p | 27 |
| Avg FPS @ 1440p | 14 |
| Avg FPS @ 4K | 7 |
| FP32 compute (TFLOPS) | 3.3 |
| VRAM (GB) | 2 |
| Memory bandwidth (GB/s) | 224 |
| TDP (W) | 195 |
| Launch MSRP (USD) | $499 |
About GTX 680
The GTX 680 is a NVIDIA desktop graphics card from 2012 on the Kepler architecture, with 2 GB of GDDR5 (224 GB/s bandwidth) and a 195 W TDP. It averages about 27 fps at 1080p, 14 fps at 1440p and 7 fps at 4K across our game suite, scoring 1,137 in 3DMark Time Spy. It launched at $499.
The comparisons below show how GTX 680 stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GTX 680 any good?
GTX 680 — NVIDIA desktop graphics card (2012, Kepler) with 2 GB of GDDR5, averaging 14 fps at 1440p; launched at $499.
What are the key specs of the GTX 680?
See the specification table above for the full breakdown.
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Last updated 2026-07-01