Radeon Pro 560X vs GeForce GTX 680MX

Radeon Pro 560X

2018Core: 1004 MHz

GeForce GTX 680MX

2012Core: 720 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro 560X

3,678

0.0%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

3,799

+3.3%

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680MX

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

94%

#69

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

229%

#71

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

207%

#72

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

207%

#76

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

188%

#77

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

187%

#79

GeForce GTX 680MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

99%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

96%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 560X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 680MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 560X.

Insight	Radeon Pro 560X	GeForce GTX 680MX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 680MX 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 Pro 560X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 680MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 560X and GeForce GTX 680MX

Radeon Pro 560X

The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

GeForce GTX 680MX

The GeForce GTX 680MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 23 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,799 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 560X scores 3,678 and the GeForce GTX 680MX reaches 3,799 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 560X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 680MX uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX).

Feature	Radeon Pro 560X	GeForce GTX 680MX
G3D Mark Score	3,678	3,799+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1536+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 560X	GeForce GTX 680MX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 560X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 680MX has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 680MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro 560X	GeForce GTX 680MX
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680MX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 560X	GeForce GTX 680MX
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X) vs NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680MX). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Kepler). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X) vs H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680MX).

Feature	Radeon Pro 560X	GeForce GTX 680MX
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Kepler)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 560X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 680MX's 122W — a 47.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.