GeForce GTX 675MX vs Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

GeForce GTX 675MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

2023Boost: 1900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 675MX

100

2,951

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

3,000

+1.7%

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 675MX is positioned at rank #75 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 675MX

#65

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

221%

#67

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

200%

#68

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

200%

#72

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

181%

#73

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

180%

#75

GeForce GTX 675MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

99%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

96%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 675MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 675MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 2 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 675MX Benchmark Check

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 675MX and Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

GeForce GTX 675MX

The GeForce GTX 675MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,951 points.

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 9 2023. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1900 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 675MX scores 2,951 and the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 675MX is built on Kepler while the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU uses RDNA 2, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 512 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
G3D Mark Score	2,951	3,000+2%
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 2
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	960+88%	512
L1 Cache	80 KB	512 KB+540%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 675MX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 675MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 1 MB (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 12_0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs VCN 3.0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 675MX draws 100W versus the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 350W (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.