GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon HD 7850

When comparing GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon HD 7850, 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 680 and Radeon HD 7850 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 680	Radeon HD 7850
Power consumption (TDP)	195 Watt	225 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2048 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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Radeon HD 7850 has 15% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 680.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 680 has 2046 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 7850.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 680 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 7850 - with GCN 1.0.
GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon HD 7850 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Radeon HD 7850 is 200 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 680.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 4800 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7850.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	35−40	18−20
ultra / 1080p	21−24	10−12
QHD / 1440p	16−18	5−6
4K / 2160p	10−11	4−5
low / 720p	60−65	35−40
medium / 1080p	40−45	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 88% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p	55−60	30−33
ultra / 1080p	45−50	24−27
QHD / 1440p	35−40	10−11
4K / 2160p	18−20	7−8
low / 720p	100−110	60−65
medium / 1080p	60−65	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Battlefield 5 is 92% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon HD 7850 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	250−260	220−230
medium / 768p	220−230	190−200
ultra / 1080p	180−190	110−120
QHD / 1440p	110−120	80−85
4K / 2160p	70−75	40−45
high / 768p	210−220	160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 29% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	−	45−50
medium / 1080p	55−60	55−60
GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon HD 7850 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	110−120
medium / 768p	110−120	100−110
ultra / 1080p	100−110	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Dota 2 is 16% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p	45−50	21−24
ultra / 1080p	40−45	21−24
QHD / 1440p	27−30	18−20
4K / 2160p	14−16	7−8
low / 720p	80−85	50−55
medium / 1080p	45−50	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Far Cry 5 is 79% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p	60−65	30−35
ultra / 1080p	45−50	21−24
QHD / 1440p	27−30	14−16
4K / 2160p	27−30	−
low / 720p	180−190	110−120
medium / 1080p	110−120	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Fortnite is 74% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p	60−65	30−35
ultra / 1080p	45−50	24−27
QHD / 1440p	30−35	12−14
4K / 2160p	24−27	12−14
low / 720p	100−110	65−70
medium / 1080p	65−70	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Forza Horizon 4 is 80% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p	140−150	100−105
medium / 768p	120−130	90−95
high / 1080p	70−75	35−40
ultra / 1080p	30−35	14−16
QHD / 1440p	21−24	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Grand Theft Auto V is 58% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p	24−27	12−14
ultra / 1080p	20−22	9−10
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	8−9	2−3
low / 720p	65−70	35−40
medium / 1080p	30−35	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Metro Exodus is 106% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p	130−140	110−120
medium / 1080p	120−130	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Minecraft is 13% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	100−110	65−70
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 39% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p	24−27	14−16
ultra / 1080p	16−18	10−11
QHD / 1440p	10−11	1−2
4K / 2160p	7−8	0−1
low / 720p	65−70	35−40
medium / 1080p	35−40	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 82% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p	130−140	70−75
medium / 768p	85−90	40−45
high / 1080p	45−50	24−27
ultra / 1080p	24−27	12−14
4K / 2160p	16−18	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 93% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	50−55	40−45
high / 768p	60−65	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in World of Tanks is 6% more, than Radeon HD 7850.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon HD 7850
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Code name	GK104	Pitcairn
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	22 March 2012	5 March 2012
Pipelines	1536	1024
Core clock speed	1006 MHz
Boost Clock	1058 MHz	1000 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million	2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	128.8 billion/sec	55.04
Floating-point performance	3,090.4 gflops	1,761 gflops
Length	10.0" (25.4 cm)	210 mm
Memory bus width	256-bit GDDR5	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.2 GB/s	153.6 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.2	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126
CUDA	+
FreeSync		+
CUDA cores	1536
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0	PCIe 2.1 x16
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	4 displays
HDMI	+	+
HDCP	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	121 Mh/s	249 Mh/s
Eyefinity		+
Design		reference
CrossFire		+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	15 Mh/s	12.5 Mh/s
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GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon HD 7850

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