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Performance
GeForce GTX 680
10,216.510% of 104,737
Quadro P300018% better
12,10512% of 104,737
The Quadro P3000 has 18% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 680
20.4713% of 161.45
Quadro P3000
No data available
The GeForce GTX 680 has 13% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2012 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 680 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 680 includes 1,536 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,006 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,058 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 680 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 195 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 680 has the 178th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.75% 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 85th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA Quadro P3000 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro P3000 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The P3000 has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,752 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 168.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The P3000 includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,088 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,215 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The P3000 has the 161st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.56% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 680 | Quadro P3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2012 | Q1 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $499 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
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The Witcher 3
GTA V
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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
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | GeForce GTX 680 | Quadro P3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 73 FPS | 104 FPS(+43.03%) |
| Medium - 768p | 51 FPS | 78 FPS(+51.56%) |
| High - 1080p | 30 FPS | 43 FPS(+42.9%) |
| Ultra - 1080p | 9 FPS | 23 FPS(+157.3%) |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 9 FPS | 15 FPS(+70.59%) |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 680 or
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro 5500M | 16.9 | +99% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16.5 | +94% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | 16 | +88% |
| Quadro P3000 | 14.5 | +71% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 14.1 | +66% |
| GeForce GTX 980M | 13.3 | +56% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 9 | +6% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 8.5 | |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 5 | -41% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 680 orQuadro P3000
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 15.74 | -73% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 15.8 | -73% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 19.94 | -66% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 21.87 | -63% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 30.5 | -48% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 58.71 | |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 680
10,216.510% of 104,737
Quadro P300018% better
12,10512% of 104,737
The Quadro P3000 has 18% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 680 is ranked 178th with a score of 10,216.5, and the Quadro P3000 is ranked 161st with a score of 12,105.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 680
20.4713% of 161.45
Quadro P3000
No data available
The GeForce GTX 680 has 31% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce GTX 680's 20.47 performance per dollar ranks it 85th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 680 or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 12,289 | +20% |
| GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 12,267.5 | +20% |
| Quadro P3000 | 12,105 | +18% |
| Arc A370M | 12,089.5 | +18% |
| Quadro M5000M | 11,845 | +16% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | +6% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -10% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 680 orQuadro P3000
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | +56% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | +44% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 28.14 | +37% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | +30% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | +9% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | -5% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | -13% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | -14% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | -31% |
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 | GeForce GTX 680 | Quadro P3000 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 2,068 | 2,864 (+38.49%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 2,332 | 2,999 (+28.6%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 47,130 | 63,331.5 (+34.38%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 7,587 | 9,255.5 (+21.99%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 10,000 | 11,229 (+12.29%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 78.2 | 113.4 (+45.01%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,561 | 6,520 (+17.25%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 528 (+22.51%) | 431 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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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 | GeForce GTX 680 | Quadro P3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GK104 | GP104 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 3,540 million | 7,200 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 | GeForce GTX 680 | Quadro P3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192.3 Gb/s | 168.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,502 MHz | 1,752 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 1,536 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 | GeForce GTX 680 | Quadro P3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 195 W | 75 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 | Device Dependent |
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 | GeForce GTX 680 | Quadro P3000 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,536 | 1,280 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 8 | 10 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,006 MHz | 1,088 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,058 MHz | 1,215 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 | GeForce GTX 680 | Quadro P3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 33.86 GPixel/s | 58.32 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 135.4 GTexel/s | 97.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.25 TFLOPS | 3.11 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 135.4 GFLOPS | 97.2 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 | GeForce GTX 680 | Quadro P3000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.