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Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 2 GB

Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2 GB
Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2 GB
 
Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 2 GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2 GB
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
Overview - Full review
Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2 GB
Overview - Full review
Price
1680 x 1050 = LCD 20 / 22 inch 1/2
Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2 GB
Score
5/5
4/5
User Score
4/5 (6)
5/5 (1)
Specifications
Specifications
ChipGK104
GPU frequency1006 MHz
Memory quantity2 GB
Memory typeGDDR5
Memory frequency1502 MHz
Coolerdouble-decker, off-centre fan
Connectors2x DVI DL, 1x Display Port 1.2, 1x HDMI 1.4a
Driver testedForceWare 300.99
Specifications
ChipGK104
GPU frequency915 MHz
Memory quantity2 GB
Memory typeGDDR5
Memory frequency1502 MHz
Coolerdual-layer
Connectors2x DVI - 1x HDMI - 1x DisplayPort
Driver testedForceWare 301.34
Conclusion
All in all, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 is an excellent graphics card. Gaming performances are fast, power use is low for this kind of performance level, and the card is particularly quiet. Based on these standard review criteria, it's a five-star model. However, it's a bit of a shame that the GPU Boost function gives rise to differences in performance between product batches.
This graphics card handles video games very well and uses a reasonable amount of power. It just may up the ante for the competition... All good things for the consumer!
Pros

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Performances on par with the competition

+

Low noise levels

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Power use on par with the competition

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Interesting extra functions: reducing and limiting framerate, advanced vertical sync etc.

+

Gameplay performance

+

Power usage similar to the competition

+

Handy extra features: frame rate limiter, adaptive vertical sync, etc.

Cons

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GPU Boost function: risks creating slight differences in performance between different cards

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Fan noise? (possible issue with our review model)

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GPU Boost: slight variations in performance may exist in different cards