GeForce GTX 560 vs GeForce GTX 680

When comparing GeForce GTX 560 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 560 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 560	GeForce GTX 680
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt	195 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pin	Two 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	2048 MB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 680 has 30% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce GTX 560 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 680 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 680 has 2047 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 560 is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 680 - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 196 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce GTX 560 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680 - by 28 nm process technology.
GeForce GTX 680 is 2 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 560.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	14−16	35−40
ultra / 1080p	8−9	21−24
QHD / 1440p	3−4	16−18
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 720p	27−30	60−65
medium / 1080p	16−18	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 157% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
high / 1080p	21−24	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	45−50
QHD / 1440p	5−6	35−40
4K / 2160p	5−6	18−20
low / 720p	45−50	100−110
medium / 1080p	24−27	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Battlefield 5 is 170% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	200−210	250−260
medium / 768p	170−180	220−230
ultra / 1080p	90−95	180−190
QHD / 1440p	50−55	110−120
4K / 2160p	30−33	70−75
high / 768p	130−140	210−220
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 53% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	35−40	−
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	100−110	120−130
medium / 768p	90−95	110−120
ultra / 1080p	60−65	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Dota 2 is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
high / 1080p	16−18	45−50
ultra / 1080p	14−16	40−45
QHD / 1440p	−	27−30
4K / 2160p	5−6	14−16
low / 720p	35−40	80−85
medium / 1080p	16−18	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Far Cry 5 is 161% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
high / 1080p	21−24	60−65
ultra / 1080p	18−20	45−50
QHD / 1440p	16−18	27−30
4K / 2160p	−	27−30
low / 720p	90−95	180−190
medium / 1080p	45−50	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Fortnite is 123% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
high / 1080p	24−27	60−65
ultra / 1080p	18−20	45−50
QHD / 1440p	8−9	30−35
4K / 2160p	−	24−27
low / 720p	45−50	100−110
medium / 1080p	24−27	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Forza Horizon 4 is 152% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	80−85	140−150
medium / 768p	70−75	120−130
high / 1080p	27−30	70−75
ultra / 1080p	10−12	30−35
QHD / 1440p	2−3	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Grand Theft Auto V is 102% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
high / 1080p	9−10	24−27
ultra / 1080p	7−8	20−22
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
4K / 2160p	2−3	8−9
low / 720p	27−30	65−70
medium / 1080p	12−14	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Metro Exodus is 158% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	110−120	130−140
ultra / 1080p	100−110	−
medium / 1080p	100−110	120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Minecraft is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
high / 1080p	21−24	−
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	50−55	100−110
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 53% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
high / 1080p	14−16	24−27
ultra / 1080p	9−10	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	7−8
low / 720p	24−27	65−70
medium / 1080p	14−16	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 125% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	50−55	130−140
medium / 768p	30−35	85−90
high / 1080p	16−18	45−50
ultra / 1080p	10−11	24−27
4K / 2160p	8−9	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 158% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	100−105	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	30−35	50−55
high / 768p	50−55	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in World of Tanks is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 560.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 560	GeForce GTX 680
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Kepler
Code name	GF114	GK104
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	17 May 2011	22 March 2012
Pipelines	336	1536
Core clock speed	810 MHz	1006 MHz
Boost Clock		1058 MHz
Transistor count	1,950 million	3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	45.36	128.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	1,088.6 gflops	3,090.4 gflops
Length	8.25" (21 cm)	10.0" (25.4 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256-bit GDDR5
Memory clock speed	4000 MHz	6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	128.0 GB/s	192.2 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.1	4.2
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.126
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores		1536
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (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
3D Blu-Ray	+
3D Gaming	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	80 Mh/s	121 Mh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)		15 Mh/s
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