GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon RX 5500M

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 RX 5500M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#36

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

182%

#38

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

165%

#39

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

165%

#43

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

150%

#44

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

149%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

100%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

99%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

98%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

95%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5500M is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon RX 5500M 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 Radeon RX 5500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 680.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon RX 5500M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $100 for the Radeon RX 5500M, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 135.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon RX 5500M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+135.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 RX 5500M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon RX 5500M

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 RX 5500M

The Radeon RX 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1375 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,954 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 680 scores 5,609 versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 5,954 — the Radeon RX 5500M leads by 6.2%. The GeForce GTX 680 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M). Raw compute: 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M). Boost clocks: 1058 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon RX 5500M
G3D Mark Score	5,609	5,954+6%
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1536+9%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.25 TFLOPS	4.632 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	1058 MHz	1645 MHz+55%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+45%	88
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon RX 5500M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 192.2 GB/s (GeForce GTX 680) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500M) — a 16.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 5500M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500M) — the Radeon RX 5500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon RX 5500M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192.2 GB/s	224 GB/s+17%
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 680) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5500M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon RX 5500M
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 680) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500M). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon RX 5500M
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680 draws 195W versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 85W — a 78.6% difference. The Radeon RX 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 680) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5500M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 256mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 98°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon RX 5500M
TDP	195W	85W-56%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	256mm	0mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	98°C	75°C-23%
Perf/Watt	28.8	70.0+143%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 680 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 140.2 (GeForce GTX 680) vs 59.5 (Radeon RX 5500M) — the GeForce GTX 680 offers 135.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5500M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).