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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+490.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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.
❌23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Radeon 680M

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,836 vs 22,651).
❌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 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon 680M

2023

Why buy it

✅+490.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.
❌23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,836 vs 22,651).
❌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 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 3,836 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 490.5% 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 490.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. Radeon 680M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon 680M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	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 Ti	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	425 FPS	166 FPS
medium	359 FPS	132 FPS
high	292 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	109 FPS
medium	229 FPS	82 FPS
high	186 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	55 FPS
medium	95 FPS	42 FPS
high	77 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	855 FPS	173 FPS
medium	693 FPS	138 FPS
high	609 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	129 FPS
medium	527 FPS	104 FPS
high	452 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	86 FPS
medium	355 FPS	69 FPS
high	308 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	775 FPS	173 FPS
medium	639 FPS	138 FPS
high	558 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	129 FPS
medium	503 FPS	104 FPS
high	435 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	86 FPS
medium	322 FPS	69 FPS
high	298 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	43 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 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 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon 680M's 3,836 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 490.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (Radeon 680M) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 680M
G3D Mark Score	22,651+490%	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 Ti 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 Ti 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 Ti	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 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 680M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon 680M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 680M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12_2 (Radeon 680M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 680M
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 680M
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.1
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.1
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 680M
TDP	160W	50W-69%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6+85%	76.7