Radeon RX 560 vs GeForce GTX 680MX

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%

#86

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 680MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	GeForce GTX 680MX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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	—

💎 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.

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Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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 RX 560 scores 3,682 and the GeForce GTX 680MX reaches 3,799 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 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 RX 560) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GeForce GTX 680MX
G3D Mark Score	3,682	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 RX 560	GeForce GTX 680MX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GeForce GTX 680MX
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	160 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680MX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GeForce GTX 680MX
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680MX). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Kepler). Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560) vs H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680MX).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GeForce GTX 680MX
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Kepler)
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 680MX's 122W — a 47.7% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 C vs 80.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GeForce GTX 680MX
TDP	75W-39%	122W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	170mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70 C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	49.1+58%	31.1