GRID V100-2Q vs Radeon 680M

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 GRID V100-2Q is positioned at rank 390 and the Radeon 680M is on rank 331, so the Radeon 680M 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 GRID V100-2Q

#375

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

38876%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

100%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

100%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

92%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

84%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

84%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

82%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

79%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

71%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

63%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

63%

#400

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

63%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

61%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

61%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

58%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

53%

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 2015). The Radeon 680M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID V100-2Q 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID V100-2Q.

Insight	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon 680M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
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

The Radeon 680M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $2,000 for the GRID V100-2Q, it costs 96% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2416.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon 680M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2416.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000)	✅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.

GRID V100-2Q Benchmark Check

Radeon 680M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100-2Q and Radeon 680M

GRID V100-2Q

The GRID V100-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,811 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 GRID V100-2Q scores 3,811 and the Radeon 680M reaches 3,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID V100-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID V100-2Q) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID V100-2Q) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon 680M
G3D Mark Score	3,811	3,836
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+43%	3.379 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	2200 MHz+87%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon 680M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon 680M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID V100-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100-2Q) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID V100-2Q	Radeon 680M
TDP	225W	50W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	16.9	76.7+354%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 680M costs 96% less ($1920 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.9 (GRID V100-2Q) vs 48.0 (Radeon 680M) — the Radeon 680M offers 2426.3% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).