GeForce GTX 680M vs HD Graphics 530

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 680M

100

3,277

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

HD Graphics 530

15

3,311

+1.0%

HD Graphics 630

Iris Plus Graphics 645

Iris Plus Graphics 950

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Arc A530M

Arc A580

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 is positioned at rank #105 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

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#95

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

265%

#97

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

240%

#98

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

240%

#102

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

218%

#103

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

216%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

95%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

93%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

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 HD Graphics 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 680M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680M	HD Graphics 530
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics 530 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 Benchmark Check

HD Graphics 530 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680M and HD Graphics 530

GeForce GTX 680M

The GeForce GTX 680M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 719 MHz to 758 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,277 points. Launch price was $310.50.

HD Graphics 530

The HD Graphics 530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680M scores 3,277 and the HD Graphics 530 reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680M is built on Kepler while the HD Graphics 530 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 192 (HD Graphics 530). Raw compute: 2.038 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 0.3648 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 530). Boost clocks: 758 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	HD Graphics 530
G3D Mark Score	3,277	3,311+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Generation 9.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	1344+600%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.038 TFLOPS+459%	0.3648 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	758 MHz	950 MHz+25%
ROPs	32+967%	3
TMUs	112+367%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	HD Graphics 530
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 680M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 530 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 680M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	HD Graphics 530
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 12 (HD Graphics 530). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	HD Graphics 530
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs Quick Sync (Skylake) (HD Graphics 530). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs Gen 9. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs H.264,HEVC (8-bit),VP8 (HD Graphics 530).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	HD Graphics 530
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	Quick Sync (Skylake)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	Gen 9
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC (8-bit),VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M draws 100W versus the HD Graphics 530's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The HD Graphics 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 1W (HD Graphics 530). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 81°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	HD Graphics 530
TDP	100W	15W-85%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	81°C	75°C-7%
Perf/Watt	32.8	220.7+573%

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Value Analysis

The HD Graphics 530 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs Infinity (HD Graphics 530) — the HD Graphics 530 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics 530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).