GeForce GTX 680M SLI vs Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
GeForce GTX 680M SLI
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is positioned at rank 141 and the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is on rank 92, so the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 680M SLI 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 SLI and Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
GeForce GTX 680M SLI
The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 680M SLI scores 3,569 and the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,688 (GeForce GTX 680M SLI) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,569+2% | 3,500 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2688+320% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 680M SLI draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 550 (móvel)'s 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 47.6 | 70.0+47% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | N13E-GTX | Lexa |
| Release | June 4 2012 | July 2 2017 |
| Ranking | #385 | #614 |
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