Radeon 680M vs GeForce GTX 965M
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 965M is on rank 39, so the GeForce GTX 965M 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 965M
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 | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 965M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 680M and GeForce GTX 965M
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 680M scores 3,836 and the GeForce GTX 965M reaches 3,860 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 680M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 965M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 680M) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 965M). Raw compute: 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M) vs 2.355 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 965M). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 965M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,836 | 3,860 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1024+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.379 TFLOPS+43% | 2.355 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+91% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 965M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 965M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 965M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 680M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 965M) — the Radeon 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 965M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon 680M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 965M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 965M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M) vs NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) (GeForce GTX 965M). Decoder: VCN 3.1 vs PureVideo HD (VP6).
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 965M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.1 | NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.1 | PureVideo HD (VP6) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 680M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 965M's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 965M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 680M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 965M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 965M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.7 | 77.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce GTX 965M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | Rembrandt+ | GM206S |
| Release | January 3 2023 | 2016 |
| Ranking | #512 | #510 |
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