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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB reference
GK104 / Kepler, 2012. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Reference 2 GB GTX 680 differs from 4 GB partner boards and GTX 670/690. Board partner clock, outputs and power connector may differ.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB reference |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | GK104 / Kepler, 2012 |
| Core & memory | GK104; 1536 CUDA cores; 2 GB GDDR5 on 256-bit bus; 1006 MHz base, 1058 MHz reference boost; 195 W board power. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 3.0 x16; reference card has 6-pin plus 6-pin auxiliary power and DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort outputs. |
| Variant boundary | Reference 2 GB GTX 680 differs from 4 GB partner boards and GTX 670/690. Board partner clock, outputs and power connector may differ. |
| Archival identification | Record full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
Reference GK104 board values; board partners sold altered memory capacities and clock profiles.
Check both 6-pin sockets, cooler fan and memory configuration; retain VBIOS and legacy driver. Confirm case clearance and supported OS driver branch.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
- Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
- Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- GeForce 600 series model listingModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- NVIDIA product/legacy driver documentationManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- Hardware Unboxed — GEFORCE GTX 680 Reviewed in 2018: WAS $500, NOW $100~Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.