GeForce GTX 680M vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 680M

100

3,277

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs

28

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 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	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 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

Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680M and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs

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.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs). Boost clocks: 758 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
G3D Mark Score	3,277	3,311+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	1344+1300%	96
Boost Clock	758 MHz	1350 MHz+78%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 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	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
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 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680M draws 100W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs's 28W — a 112.5% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 81°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680M	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
TDP	100W	28W-72%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	81°C-5%	85°C
Perf/Watt	32.8	118.3+261%

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Value Analysis

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).