GeForce GTX 880M vs Radeon 680M
GeForce GTX 880M
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Radeon 680M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 880M is positioned at rank 116 and the Radeon 680M is on rank 331, so the GeForce GTX 880M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 680M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 680M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Radeon 680M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 880M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 680M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 680M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $150 for the GeForce GTX 880M, it costs 47% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 88% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+88%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($80) |
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 880M and Radeon 680M
GeForce GTX 880M
The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.
Radeon 680M
The Radeon 680M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,836 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 880M scores 3,826 and the Radeon 680M reaches 3,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 880M is built on Kepler while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,826 | 3,836 |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+100% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.05 TFLOPS | 3.379 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 2200 MHz+122% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 880M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 680M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 2 MB (Radeon 680M) — the Radeon 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 12_2 (Radeon 680M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M) vs VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs VCN 3.1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | VCN 3.1 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | VCN 3.1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 880M draws 122W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 83.7% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W | 50W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4 | 76.7+144% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 680M costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 48.0 (Radeon 680M) — the Radeon 680M offers 88.2% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $80-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.5 | 48.0+88% |
| Codename | GK104 | Rembrandt+ |
| Release | March 12 2014 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #514 | #512 |
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