GeForce GTX 680M vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H 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 GeForce GTX 680M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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
The GeForce GTX 680M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H, it costs 89% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 808.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+808.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 and Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
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.
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,245 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 680M scores 3,277 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H reaches 3,245 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H). Raw compute: 2.038 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H). Boost clocks: 758 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,277 | 3,245 |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 1792+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.038 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+709% |
| Boost Clock | 758 MHz | 2300 MHz+203% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 512 KB+357% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 680M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 680M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 680M draws 100W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H's 43W — a 79.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 43W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 81°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 75.5+130% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 680M costs 88.9% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 7.2 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) — the GeForce GTX 680M offers 809.7% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-89% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.5+810% | 7.2 |
| Codename | GK104 | Navi 33 |
| Release | June 4 2012 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #561 | #229 |
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