Intel Arc A750 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680
The Arc A750 has 265% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A750 has 530% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the Intel Arc A750 GPU
The Arc A750 is a desktop graphics card by Intel. It launched in Q4 2022 with a suggested retail price of $289. Its DG2-512 chip that powers the GPU uses the Generation 12.7 architecture and is fabricated on the 6 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 512 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The Arc A750 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 225 W. Intel recommends using a power supply of at least 550 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Arc A750 has the 48th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 35.53% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 37,288 score and $289 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 129.02. This is the 3rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 GPU
The GeForce GTX 680 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2012 with a suggested retail price of $499. Its GK104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,502 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 192.3 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The GTX 680 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 195 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce GTX 680 has the 175th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 10,216.5 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 20.47. This is the 83rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2022 | Q1 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $289 | $499 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 265 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 224 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 169 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 57 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 37 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 17 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 28.2 | +68% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 22.2 | +32% |
| Arc A770 | 21.2 | +26% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 20.6 | +23% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 17 | +1% |
| Arc A750 | 16.8 | |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 13.9 | -17% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 9.5 | -43% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 | 8.35 | -51% |
| Arc A770 | 15.52 | -10% |
| Arc A750 | 17.2 | |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 17.97 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 21.24 | +23% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 28.11 | +63% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 28.71 | +67% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 29.35 | +71% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 34.63 | +101% |
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A750 has 265% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A750 is ranked 48th with a score of 37,288, and the GeForce GTX 680 is ranked 175th with a score of 10,216.5.
The Arc A750 has 530% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A750 is ranked 3rd with a performance per dollar of 129.02, and the GeForce GTX 680 is ranked 83rd with a performance per dollar of 20.47.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon VII | 37,881 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 37,671.5 | +1% |
| Arc A750 | 37,288 | |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 35,995 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 35,822.5 | -4% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -71% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | -71% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | -73% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | -75% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -75% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7600 | 161.45 | +25% |
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 127.73 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | -1% |
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | -3% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | -79% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | -83% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | -84% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | -85% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | -86% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 12,386 (+498.94%) | 2,068 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 12,671 (+443.35%) | 2,332 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 130,715 (+177.35%) | 47,130 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 29,667 (+291.02%) | 7,587 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 122,540 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 33,184 (+231.84%) | 10,000 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 78.2 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 11,963 (+115.28%) | 5,557 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 679 (+26.21%) | 538 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-512 | GK104 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Kepler |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 21,700 million | 3,540 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 Gb/s | 192.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,502 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 225 W | 195 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 3,584 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,536 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 3,584 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 224 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 | 32 |
| Tensor Cores | 448 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,050 MHz | 1,006 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,400 MHz | 1,058 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 268.8 GPixel/s | 33.86 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 537.6 GTexel/s | 135.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 17.2 TFLOPS | 3.25 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 135.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.