GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
VS
Radeon Pro 560X

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition vs Radeon Pro 560X

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition

2013Core: 771 MHzBoost: 797 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro 560X

2018Core: 1004 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 680M KY_Bullet Edition is positioned at rank #102 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 680M KY_Bullet Edition

#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#92
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
259%
#94
234%
#95
234%
#99
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
213%
#100
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
211%
#102
100%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
99%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#106
Radeon HD 7470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12
97%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
96%
#114
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
MSRP: $179|Avg: $40
93%
#116
GeForce GTX 880M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
91%
#117
GeForce MX570
MSRP: $150|Avg: $120
91%
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 Pro 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 560X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition.

InsightGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionRadeon Pro 560X
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro 560X 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition and Radeon Pro 560X

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro 560X

The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition scores 3,569 and the Radeon Pro 560X reaches 3,678 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X). Raw compute: 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionRadeon Pro 560X
G3D Mark Score
3,569
3,678+3%
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1536+50%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.448 TFLOPS+19%
2.056 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
128+100%
64
L1 Cache
128 KB
256 KB+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionRadeon Pro 560X
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560X) — the Radeon Pro 560X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionRadeon Pro 560X
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionRadeon Pro 560X
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionRadeon Pro 560X
Encoder
NVENC
VCE 3.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP5)
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition draws 122W versus the Radeon Pro 560X's 75W — a 47.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 105mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionRadeon Pro 560X
TDP
122W
75W-39%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
105mm
0mm
Height
82mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
75
Perf/Watt
29.3
49.0+67%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet EditionRadeon Pro 560X
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
GK104
Polaris 21
Release
November 8 2013
July 16 2018
Ranking
#625
#528