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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 680 vs GeForce GT 1030

The GeForce GTX 680 is much faster than the GeForce GT 1030 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 86% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 532% more expensive$499 vs $99.99
  • Is 5 years and 3 months newer
  • Up to 532% cheaper$99.99 vs $499
  • Up to 239% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

GeForce GTX 680 ranks 2 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
3250 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
1127.4 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 680 has 188% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
33.86 GP/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
23.49 GP/s

GeForce GTX 680 fills pixels 44% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
135.4 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
35.23 GT/s

GeForce GTX 680 maps textures 284% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
192.3 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
48.06 GB/s

GeForce GTX 680 moves data 300% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce GT 1030 draws 165W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR5
256-bit
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64-bit
GeForce 600
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GeForce 10
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 680 or GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 680 or GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 680 scores 4/100, GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 680 or GeForce GT 1030 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 680 or GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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