GeForce GTX 680MX vs Radeon RX 560

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%

#86

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 680MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560.

Insight	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon RX 560
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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.

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Technical Specifications

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

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 RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 680MX scores 3,799 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 680MX is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	3,799+3%	3,682
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 RX 560
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon RX 560
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560). Decoder: NVDEC (Kepler) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon RX 560
Encoder	NVENC (Kepler)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Kepler)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 680MX draws 122W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 47.7% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70 C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680MX	Radeon RX 560
TDP	122W	75W-39%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	0mm	170mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80	70 C-13%
Perf/Watt	31.1	49.1+58%