GeForce GTX 480 vs GeForce GTX 680

When comparing GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 680, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 680 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 480	GeForce GTX 680
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	195 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	6-pin & 8-pin	Two 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1536 MB	2048 MB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 480 has 28% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680.
GeForce GTX 480 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 680 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 680 has 512 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 480.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 680 - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 306 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680 - by 28 nm process technology.
Both graphics cards are the same length of 10 mm.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 4152 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	21−24	35−40
ultra / 1080p	12−14	21−24
QHD / 1440p	6−7	16−18
4K / 2160p	5−6	10−11
low / 720p	40−45	60−65
medium / 1080p	24−27	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
high / 1080p	30−35	55−60
ultra / 1080p	27−30	45−50
QHD / 1440p	12−14	35−40
4K / 2160p	8−9	18−20
low / 720p	65−70	100−110
medium / 1080p	35−40	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Battlefield 5 is 74% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 680 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	230−240	250−260
medium / 768p	200−210	220−230
ultra / 1080p	120−130	180−190
QHD / 1440p	90−95	110−120
4K / 2160p	50−55	70−75
high / 768p	170−180	210−220
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
low / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	50−55	−
medium / 1080p	55−60	55−60
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 680 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	80−85	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Dota 2 is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
high / 1080p	24−27	45−50
ultra / 1080p	21−24	40−45
QHD / 1440p	18−20	27−30
4K / 2160p	8−9	14−16
low / 720p	50−55	80−85
medium / 1080p	27−30	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Far Cry 5 is 65% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
high / 1080p	30−35	60−65
ultra / 1080p	24−27	45−50
QHD / 1440p	16−18	27−30
4K / 2160p	−	27−30
low / 720p	120−130	180−190
medium / 1080p	70−75	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Fortnite is 61% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
high / 1080p	35−40	60−65
ultra / 1080p	27−30	45−50
QHD / 1440p	14−16	30−35
4K / 2160p	12−14	24−27
low / 720p	70−75	100−110
medium / 1080p	40−45	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Forza Horizon 4 is 64% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
low / 768p	100−110	140−150
medium / 768p	95−100	120−130
high / 1080p	40−45	70−75
ultra / 1080p	16−18	30−35
QHD / 1440p	7−8	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Grand Theft Auto V is 49% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
high / 1080p	12−14	24−27
ultra / 1080p	10−11	20−22
QHD / 1440p	10−11	16−18
4K / 2160p	3−4	8−9
low / 720p	40−45	65−70
medium / 1080p	18−20	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
low / 768p	120−130	130−140
medium / 1080p	110−120	120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	70−75	100−110
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 31% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
high / 1080p	16−18	24−27
ultra / 1080p	10−11	16−18
QHD / 1440p	2−3	10−11
4K / 2160p	1−2	7−8
low / 720p	40−45	65−70
medium / 1080p	21−24	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
low / 768p	75−80	130−140
medium / 768p	45−50	85−90
high / 1080p	24−27	45−50
ultra / 1080p	14−16	24−27
4K / 2160p	8−9	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 82% more, than GeForce GTX 480.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	50−55
high / 768p	55−60	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in World of Tanks is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 480.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 480	GeForce GTX 680
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Code name	GF100	GK104
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	7 December 2010	22 March 2012
Pipelines	480	1536
Core clock speed	700 MHz	1006 MHz
Boost Clock		1058 MHz
Transistor count	3,100 million	3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	42 billion/sec	128.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	1,345.0 gflops	3,090.4 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)	10.0" (25.4 cm)
Memory bus width	384 Bit	256-bit GDDR5
Memory clock speed	1848 MHz (3696 data rate)	6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	177.4 GB/s	192.2 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.2	4.2
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.126
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	480	1536
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+	+
Multi monitor support	+	4 displays
HDMI	+	+
HDCP	+	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	117 Mh/s	121 Mh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)		15 Mh/s
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GeForce GTX 480 vs GeForce GTX 680

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