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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 680 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 680 is slightly slower than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 259% more expensive$499 vs $129.97
  • Up to 16% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 259% cheaper$129.97 vs $499
  • Up to 317% 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

Similar overall gaming performance.

FP32 Computehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
3250 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 680 has 52% more compute power.

Pixel Fillratehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
33.86 GP/s

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti fills pixels 32% faster.

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

GeForce GTX 680 maps textures 103% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has 2 GB more VRAM.

Memory Bandwidthhelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
192.3 GB/s

GeForce GTX 680 moves data 72% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws 120W less power.

GDDR5
Memory Typehelp
GDDR5
256-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 600
Generationhelp
GeForce 10
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 680 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?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 GTX 1050 Ti?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 GTX 1050 Ti?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 680 scores 4/100, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti scores 4/100. 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 GTX 1050 Ti 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 GTX 1050 Ti?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 GTX 1050 Ti?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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