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    GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile vs GeForce GTX 680

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile and GeForce GTX 680, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile and GeForce GTX 680.
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    GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile here:

    GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile GeForce GTX 680
    Power consumption (TDP) 195 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors Two 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 3 MB 2048 MB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 680 has 2045 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 680 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 680 - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is 360 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 4248 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 18−20 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 10−11 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 4−5 16−18
    4K / 2160p 4−5 10−11
    low / 720p 35−40 60−65
    medium / 1080p 21−24 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile GeForce GTX 680
    Architecture Pascal Kepler
    Code name GK104
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date April 2018 22 March 2012
    Pipelines 768 1536
    Core clock speed 1366 MHz 1006 MHz
    Boost Clock 1442 MHz 1058 MHz
    Transistor count 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 128.8 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 3,090.4 gflops
    Length 10.0" (25.4 cm)
    Memory bus width 96 Bit 256-bit GDDR5
    Memory clock speed 1752 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 84 GB/s 192.2 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.2
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan + 1.1.126
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support 4 displays
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
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