GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon PRO W6300

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6300

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

99%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

99%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

99%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

90%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

89%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

84%

#36

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

531%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

100%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

100%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

90%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

90%

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T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

86%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon PRO W6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The Radeon PRO W6300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 680 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6300.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon PRO W6300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (256mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 680 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $150 for the Radeon PRO W6300, it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 278.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon PRO W6300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+278.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 680 Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W6300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon PRO W6300

GeForce GTX 680

The GeForce GTX 680 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,609 points. Launch price was $499.

Radeon PRO W6300

The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680 scores 5,609 and the Radeon PRO W6300 reaches 5,560 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680 is built on Kepler while the Radeon PRO W6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6300). Raw compute: 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680) vs 3.133 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6300). Boost clocks: 1058 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon PRO W6300
G3D Mark Score	5,609	5,560
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1536+100%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.25 TFLOPS+4%	3.133 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1058 MHz	2040 MHz+93%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon PRO W6300
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 680 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6300 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 680 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6300) — the Radeon PRO W6300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon PRO W6300
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680 draws 195W versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 25W — a 154.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 680) vs 350W (Radeon PRO W6300). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon PRO W6300
TDP	195W	25W-87%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	256mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	98°C	—
Perf/Watt	28.8	222.4+672%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 680 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon PRO W6300 launched at $200 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 680 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 140.2 (GeForce GTX 680) vs 37.1 (Radeon PRO W6300) — the GeForce GTX 680 offers 277.9% better value. The Radeon PRO W6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).