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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. 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 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 490.5% 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-490.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+490.5%) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $80), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 24.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon 680M.
| Insight | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+24.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 4060 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 680M scores 3,836 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 490.5%. The Radeon 680M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 680M) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon 680M) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 136.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,836 | 22,651+490% |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 680M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon 680M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 3.1 vs 5th Gen NVDEC.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.1 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.1 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 680M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 680M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-69% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.7 | 141.6+85% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 680M costs 78.9% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.0 (Radeon 680M) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 24.2% better value.
| Feature | Radeon 680M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-79% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.0 | 59.6+24% |
| Codename | Rembrandt+ | AD106 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #512 | #59 |
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