GeForce GTX 680MX vs Radeon Pro 560X

GeForce GTX 680MX

2012Core: 720 MHz

Radeon Pro 560X

2018Core: 1004 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 680MX

122

3,799

+3.3%

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon Pro 560X

3,678

0.0%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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 680MX is positioned at rank #79 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 680MX

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

94%

#69

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

229%

#71

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

207%

#72

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

207%

#76

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

188%

#77

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

187%

#79

GeForce GTX 680MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

99%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

96%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

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 Radeon Pro 560X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 680MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 Pro 560X.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon Pro 560X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 GeForce GTX 680MX 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 680MX Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 560X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 680MX and Radeon Pro 560X

GeForce GTX 680MX

The GeForce GTX 680MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 23 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,799 points.

Radeon Pro 560X

The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680MX scores 3,799 and the Radeon Pro 560X reaches 3,678 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680MX is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon Pro 560X
G3D Mark Score	3,799+3%	3,678
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon Pro 560X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 680MX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 560X has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 680MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon Pro 560X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon Pro 560X
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X). Decoder: NVDEC (Kepler) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon Pro 560X
Encoder	NVENC (Kepler)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Kepler)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680MX draws 122W versus the Radeon Pro 560X's 75W — a 47.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.