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GeForce GTX 680 4GB

4GB VRAM. Documented release: May 2012.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

GTX 680 4GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 43 FPS
Our rating: 36.2 /100
680s we've tested: 1
Recorded benchmark rank: #148 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 4GB GTX 680 gave Kepler's original gaming flagship more memory for demanding setups. It kept the speed and efficiency that made the GPU notable, while its separate historical contribution was a premium memory option rather than another architectural leap.

GPUsed Legend Rating

6.8 /10

6.8 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: GeForce GTX 680 4GB
Memory: 4GB VRAM
Documented release: May 2012
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: ZOTAC GTX680 4GB DDR5 via ASK distributor in Japan

EVGA lists several GTX 680 4096 MB GDDR5 single-GPU boards with distinct part numbers.

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Profile sources

Reviewed 3 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

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