GeForce GTX 965M vs Radeon 680M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 965M

50

3,860

+0.6%

GeForce GTX 745

GeForce GTX 950M

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon 680M

50

3,836

0.0%

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

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 965M is positioned at rank 39 and the Radeon 680M is on rank 331, so the GeForce GTX 965M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 965M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

90%

#29

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

169%

#31

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

153%

#32

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

153%

#36

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

139%

#37

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

138%

#39

GeForce GTX 965M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

93%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

92%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

91%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

90%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

88%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 680M

#321

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

849%

#323

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

770%

#324

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

767%

#328

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

698%

#329

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

693%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

100%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

97%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

93%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 680M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). 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 965M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 965M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 680M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon 680M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 965M 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 965M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 965M and Radeon 680M

GeForce GTX 965M

The GeForce GTX 965M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 944 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,860 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 965M scores 3,860 and the Radeon 680M reaches 3,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 2.355 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon 680M
G3D Mark Score	3,860	3,836
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1024+33%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.355 TFLOPS	3.379 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz	2200 MHz+91%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64+33%	48
L1 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 965M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 680M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 965M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 2 MB (Radeon 680M) — the Radeon 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon 680M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 12_2 (Radeon 680M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon 680M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) (GeForce GTX 965M) vs VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs VCN 3.1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon 680M
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC)	VCN 3.1
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	VCN 3.1
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 965M draws 50W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.