Radeon 680M vs T400 4GB

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 T400 4GB is on rank 63, so the T400 4GB 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 T400 4GB

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

97%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

97%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

96%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

92%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

90%

#48

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

618%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

100%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

93%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

91%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

91%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

91%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

88%

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 T400 4GB.

Insight	Radeon 680M	T400 4GB
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 680M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $99 for the T400 4GB, it costs 19% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 24.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 680M	T400 4GB
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99)

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

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 680M and T400 4GB

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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 680M scores 3,836 and the T400 4GB reaches 3,803 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 T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 680M) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 680M	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	3,836	3,803
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Turing
Process Node	6 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.379 TFLOPS+209%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2200 MHz+54%	1425 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+100%	24
L1 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 680M	T400 4GB
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 680M) vs 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the Radeon 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 680M	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon 680M) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon 680M	T400 4GB
DirectX	12_2	12_0
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: VCN 3.1 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	Radeon 680M	T400 4GB
Encoder	VCN 3.1	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	VCN 3.1	NVDEC 4th Gen

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 680M draws 50W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 50% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 680M) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 156mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon 680M	T400 4GB
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	156mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Perf/Watt	76.7	126.8+65%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 680M costs 19.2% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.0 (Radeon 680M) vs 38.4 (T400 4GB) — the Radeon 680M offers 25% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).