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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 680

The GeForce GTX 980 is much faster than the GeForce GTX 680 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 115% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 96% better value for money
  • Up to 10% more expensive$369.00 vs $499
  • Up to 10% cheaper$499 vs $369.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 980 ranks 5 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
4981 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
3250 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 980 has 53% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
77.82 GP/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
33.86 GP/s

GeForce GTX 980 fills pixels 130% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
155.6 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
135.4 GT/s

GeForce GTX 980 maps textures 15% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980 has 2 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
224.4 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Logo
GeForce GTX 680
192.3 GB/s

GeForce GTX 980 moves data 17% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980 draws 30W less power.

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GDDR5
256-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 900
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GeForce 600
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 or GeForce GTX 680?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 980 or GeForce GTX 680?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 980 and GeForce GTX 680?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100, GeForce GTX 680 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 980 or GeForce GTX 680 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 980 or GeForce GTX 680?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 980 and GeForce GTX 680?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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