GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon HD 7870M

When comparing GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon HD 7870M, 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 7870M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 680 Check Price

Radeon HD 7870M Check Price

Radeon HD 7870M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon HD 7870M 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 Radeon HD 7870M here:

Radeon HD 7870M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon HD 7870M
Power consumption (TDP)	195 Watt	45 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2048 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	No outputs
	Check Price	Check Price

GeForce GTX 680 has 333% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 7870M.
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 7870M.
GeForce GTX 680 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 7870M - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 680 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 7870M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 206 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7870M.
GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon HD 7870M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 2000 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7870M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	35−40	6−7
ultra / 1080p	21−24	4−5
QHD / 1440p	16−18	0−1
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	60−65	16−18
medium / 1080p	40−45	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 355% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	55−60	12−14
ultra / 1080p	45−50	10−11
QHD / 1440p	35−40	0−1
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
low / 720p	100−110	24−27
medium / 1080p	60−65	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Battlefield 5 is 353% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	250−260	130−140
medium / 768p	220−230	110−120
ultra / 1080p	180−190	50−55
QHD / 1440p	110−120	30−33
4K / 2160p	70−75	27−30
high / 768p	210−220	80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 139% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	−	18−20
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	120−130	80−85
medium / 768p	110−120	60−65
ultra / 1080p	100−110	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Dota 2 is 94% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	45−50	8−9
ultra / 1080p	40−45	8−9
QHD / 1440p	27−30	−
4K / 2160p	14−16	3−4
low / 720p	80−85	18−20
medium / 1080p	45−50	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Far Cry 5 is 422% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	60−65	14−16
ultra / 1080p	45−50	10−11
QHD / 1440p	27−30	−
4K / 2160p	27−30	−
low / 720p	180−190	60−65
medium / 1080p	110−120	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Fortnite is 277% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	60−65	12−14
ultra / 1080p	45−50	10−12
QHD / 1440p	30−35	1−2
4K / 2160p	24−27	−
low / 720p	100−110	24−27
medium / 1080p	65−70	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Forza Horizon 4 is 384% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	140−150	50−55
medium / 768p	120−130	45−50
high / 1080p	70−75	12−14
ultra / 1080p	30−35	6−7
QHD / 1440p	21−24	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Grand Theft Auto V is 220% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	24−27	5−6
ultra / 1080p	20−22	3−4
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	8−9	0−1
low / 720p	65−70	12−14
medium / 1080p	30−35	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Metro Exodus is 414% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	130−140	95−100
high / 1080p	−	90−95
ultra / 1080p	−	80−85
medium / 1080p	120−130	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Minecraft is 36% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	100−110	30−35
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 109% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	24−27	−
ultra / 1080p	16−18	7−8
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
4K / 2160p	7−8	−
low / 720p	65−70	12−14
medium / 1080p	35−40	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 300% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	130−140	24−27
medium / 768p	85−90	16−18
high / 1080p	45−50	9−10
ultra / 1080p	24−27	6−7
4K / 2160p	16−18	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 376% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	60−65	45−50
ultra / 1080p	50−55	20−22
high / 768p	60−65	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in World of Tanks is 39% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon HD 7870M
Architecture	Kepler	GCN
Code name	GK104	Heathrow XT
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	22 March 2012	24 April 2012
Pipelines	1536	640
Core clock speed	1006 MHz	800 MHz
Boost Clock	1058 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	128.8 billion/sec	32.00
Floating-point performance	3,090.4 gflops	1,024 gflops
Length	10.0" (25.4 cm)
Memory bus width	256-bit GDDR5	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.2 GB/s	64 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.2	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.2.131
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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	121 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	15 Mh/s
	Check Price	Check Price

GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon HD 7870M

Radeon HD 7870M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

Game benchmarks

Full Specs

Similar compares