GeForce GTX 680M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
GeForce GTX 680M
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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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 591.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 680M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-591.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+591.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 680M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 87% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 10% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 680M scores 3,277 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 591.2%. The GeForce GTX 680M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 2.038 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 758 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,277 | 22,651+591% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 4352+224% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.038 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+982% |
| Boost Clock | 758 MHz | 2535 MHz+234% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 112 | 136+21% |
| L1 Cache | 0.11 MB | 4.3 MB+3809% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 32 MB+6300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 680M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 680M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 32 MB+6300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 680M draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 81°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-38% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 81°C | 70°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 141.6+332% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 680M costs 86.8% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 680M offers 9.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-87% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.5+10% | 59.6 |
| Codename | GK104 | AD106 |
| Release | June 4 2012 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #561 | #59 |
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