Radeon 680M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 353.6% 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 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-353.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+353.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.

Radeon 680M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 680M scores 3,836 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 353.6%. The Radeon 680M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 680M) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon 680M) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 136.

Feature	Radeon 680M	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	3,836	17,400+354%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	6 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	4352+467%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.379 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+553%
Boost Clock	2200 MHz	2535 MHz+15%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	48	136+183%
L1 Cache	0.25 MB	4.3 MB+1620%
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%
Ray Tracing Cores	12	34+183%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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.

Feature	Radeon 680M	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 680M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 680M) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 680M	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	256 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	Radeon 680M	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12_2	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

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

Feature	Radeon 680M	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 3.1	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 3.1	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 680M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 680M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.