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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅+353.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Radeon 680M

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,836 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon 680M

2023

Why buy it

✅+353.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,836 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon 680M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 3,836 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 680M is a 2023 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 353.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 353.6% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon 680M still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon 680M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon 680M is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon 680M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	177 FPS	127 FPS
medium	162 FPS	113 FPS
high	142 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	111 FPS
medium	118 FPS	93 FPS
high	101 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	47 FPS
medium	79 FPS	44 FPS
high	66 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	409 FPS	166 FPS
medium	344 FPS	132 FPS
high	280 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	109 FPS
medium	217 FPS	82 FPS
high	180 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	55 FPS
medium	91 FPS	42 FPS
high	76 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	783 FPS	173 FPS
medium	626 FPS	138 FPS
high	522 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	129 FPS
medium	470 FPS	104 FPS
high	392 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	86 FPS
medium	313 FPS	69 FPS
high	261 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	775 FPS	173 FPS
medium	626 FPS	138 FPS
high	522 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	129 FPS
medium	470 FPS	104 FPS
high	392 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	86 FPS
medium	313 FPS	69 FPS
high	261 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	43 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Radeon 680M

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon 680M's 3,836 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 353.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (Radeon 680M) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
G3D Mark Score	17,400+354%	3,836
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	4352+467%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+553%	3.379 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+15%	2200 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	136+183%	48
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+1620%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+183%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 Radeon 680M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 680M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 680M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon 680M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12_2 (Radeon 680M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 3.1
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.1
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.