Radeon 680M vs GeForce GTX 880M
Radeon 680M
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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 Radeon 680M is positioned at rank 331 and the GeForce GTX 880M is on rank 116, 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 Radeon 680M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M
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 | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+88%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon 680M and GeForce GTX 880M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 680M scores 3,836 and the GeForce GTX 880M reaches 3,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 680M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 880M uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 680M) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M). Raw compute: 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M) vs 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,836 | 3,826 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1536+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.379 TFLOPS+11% | 3.05 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+122% | 993 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 128+167% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 680M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 880M has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 680M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 880M) — the Radeon 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 160 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon 680M) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M). Decoder: VCN 3.1 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.1 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.1 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 680M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 880M's 122W — a 83.7% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 680M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-59% | 122W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 76.7+144% | 31.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 680M costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.0 (Radeon 680M) vs 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) — the Radeon 680M offers 88.2% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-47% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.0+88% | 25.5 |
| Codename | Rembrandt+ | GK104 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #512 | #514 |
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