Radeon 680M vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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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. The Radeon 680M is positioned at rank #331 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 680M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 210% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-210%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+210%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $80), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 65.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon 680M.
| Insight | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.3%) |
| 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 RTX 3050 OEM
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 RTX 3050 OEM
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 680M scores 3,836 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 210%. The Radeon 680M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 680M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon 680M) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,836 | 11,892+210% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2560+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.379 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+166% |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+25% | 1755 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2.5 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 680M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon 680M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: VCN 3.1 vs 5th Gen NVDEC.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.1 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.1 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 680M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 680M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 235mm |
| Height | — | 124mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.7 | 91.5+19% |
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 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 65.2% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-47% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.0 | 79.3+65% |
| Codename | Rembrandt+ | GA106 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #512 | #224 |
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