Radeon 680M vs GRID P40-1Q
Radeon 680M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GRID P40-1Q is on rank 332, so the Radeon 680M 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 GRID P40-1Q
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 P40-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 680M.
| Insight | Radeon 680M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 GRID P40-1Q, it costs 47% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 87.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 680M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+87.4%) | ❌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 GRID P40-1Q
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.
GRID P40-1Q
The GRID P40-1Q 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: 3,839 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 680M scores 3,836 and the GRID P40-1Q reaches 3,839 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 680M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GRID P40-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 680M) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q). Raw compute: 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-1Q). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,836 | 3,839 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.379 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+87% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 128+167% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon 680M) vs 12_1 (GRID P40-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 680M draws 50W versus the GRID P40-1Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 680M) vs 350W (GRID P40-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 76.7+349% | 17.1 |
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 25.6 (GRID P40-1Q) — the Radeon 680M offers 87.5% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $3000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-47% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.0+87% | 25.6 |
| Codename | Rembrandt+ | GM204 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #512 | #525 |
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