NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER242% better
34,963.533% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 680
10,216.510% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 242% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER242% better
70.0743% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 680
20.4713% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 242% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2019 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU104) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 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 RTX 2070 SUPER includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,605 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,770 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 320 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 40 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 2070 SUPER occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 215 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 2070 SUPER has the 59th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 33.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 34,963.5 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 70.07. This is the 45th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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 9.77% 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.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce GTX 680
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringKepler
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2019Q1 2012
Launch Price (MSRP)$499$499
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce GTX 680
Low - 1080p
73 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
55 FPS
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High - 1080p
41 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
22 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
16 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
8 FPS
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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 RTX 2070 SUPER orGeForce GTX 680
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti13+63%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER8
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER7-13%

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.

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GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti30.69-51%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER57-9%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER62.38

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER242% better
34,963.533% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 680
10,216.510% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 242% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked 59th with a score of 34,963.5, and the GeForce GTX 680 is ranked 178th with a score of 10,216.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER242% better
70.0743% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 680
20.4713% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 242% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked 45th with a performance per dollar of 70.07, and the GeForce GTX 680 is ranked 85th 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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
TITAN X (Pascal)35,995+3%
Radeon RX 5700 XT35,822.5+2%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER34,963.5
Radeon RX 660031,774-9%
Radeon RX 570031,470-10%
Radeon R9 280X10,792-69%
GeForce GTX 96010,767.5-69%
GeForce GTX 68010,216.5-71%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti9,453-73%
GeForce GTX 5909,166.5-74%

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.

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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
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce GTX 680
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
9,871
(+377.32%)
2,068
3DMark Time Spy Score
10,161
(+335.72%)
2,332
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
131,200
(+178.38%)
47,130
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
24,640
(+224.77%)
7,587
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
108,948
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
28,445
(+184.45%)
10,000
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
119.9
(+53.32%)
78.2
PassMark G3D Mark
18,224
(+227.48%)
5,565
PassMark G2D Mark
868
(+64.39%)
528
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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce GTX 680
CodenameTU104GK104
ArchitectureTuringKepler
Process Size12 nm28 nm
Transistors13,600 million3,540 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce GTX 680
Memory Size8 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s192.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,502 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache64 KB16 KB
L2 Cache4 MB512 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce GTX 680
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)215 W195 W
Suggested PSU550 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 6-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-CDVI, 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce GTX 680
CUDA Cores2,5601,536
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)408
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)160128
Render Output Units (ROP)6432
Tensor Cores320--
Ray Tracing Cores40--
Core Clock Speed1,605 MHz1,006 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,770 MHz1,058 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce GTX 680
Pixel Fill Rate113.3 GPixel/s33.86 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate283.2 GTexel/s135.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance9.06 TFLOPS3.25 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance283.2 GFLOPS135.4 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce GTX 680
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.5 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.