Radeon 680M vs Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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 Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is on rank 6, so the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

100%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

90%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

82%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

82%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 680M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550X (móvel).

Insight	Radeon 680M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $80 for the Radeon 680M, it costs 56% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 126.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 680M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+126.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($35)

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

Radeon RX 550X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 680M and Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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.

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 680M scores 3,836 and the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) reaches 3,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 680M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 680M) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1287 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	3,836	3,800
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	6 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.379 TFLOPS+105%	1.647 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2200 MHz+71%	1287 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	256 KB+60%	160 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 680M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) — the Radeon 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 680M draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 550X (móvel)'s 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 680M) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	76.7	76.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 56.3% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.0 (Radeon 680M) vs 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 126.3% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).