GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition vs Radeon RX 560

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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

234%

#95

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

234%

#99

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

213%

#100

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

211%

#102

GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	Radeon RX 560
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 560 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 680M KY_Bullet Edition Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition scores 3,569 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 560 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 RX 560). Raw compute: 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	3,569	3,682+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.448 TFLOPS	2.611 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1275 MHz+60%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+100%	64
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 680M KY_Bullet Edition	Radeon RX 560
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)

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit	256-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 RX 560). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	Radeon RX 560
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	Radeon RX 560
Encoder	NVENC	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition draws 122W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 47.7% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 105mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70 C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition	Radeon RX 560
TDP	122W	75W-39%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	105mm	170mm
Height	82mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70 C-7%
Perf/Watt	29.3	49.1+68%