Galaxy GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card 1080p Performance Review Linus Tech Tips
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CA: ncix.com US: us.ncix.com So I'll spoil the surprise (I often do) about this card. It pretty much roxx0r your boxx0r. Great performance, great acoustics, and great power consumption. It's hard to go wrong with a GTX 680
The Galaxy GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card review by Linus Tech Tips presents a comprehensive look at Nvidia's flagship single GPU from that generation, focusing on 1080p 2D performance across a diverse set of titles. The video starts with an overview of the card's specifications, including a 1 GHz core clock, 2 GB frame buffer, dual six-pin power connectors, PCIe 3.0 compatibility, and potential for overclocking. Linus outlines the test bench and the driver versions used for the comparison, noting the mix of reference and aftermarket cards to create a broad performance landscape. He emphasizes the goal of an Apples-to-apples 1080p test, with deliberate adjustments to several game presets to stress the GPU under contemporary settings. The opening segment also foreshadows subsequent videos that will cover acoustics and temperatures separately, establishing that this installment centers on raw 1080p performance rather than power or cooling measurements alone.
Topics · performance · hardware_review · graphics_card · benchmarking · power_efficiency · noise_coilwhine · driver_issues · nostalgia
Questions answered
- What were the main testing conditions for the GTX 680 review in 1080p?
- The reviewer used a 1080p setup with high to ultra settings across multiple titles, including Battlefield 3, Crisis 2, Witcher 2, Dirt 3, Batman Arkham City, and Skyrim, with anti-aliasing choices specified per title, no TXAA/FXAA in this test, and power and temperature trends monitored during the runs.
- How did the GTX 680 perform relative to other cards in Crisis 2?
- In Crisis 2, the GTX 680 led the performance charts among the tested single-GPU cards, continuing to outperform the older 580, 570, and competing closely with the 7970, while using less power overall.