Radeon TM vs GeForce GTX 680

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 TM is positioned at rank #55 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon TM

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

92%

#45

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

195%

#47

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

177%

#48

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

176%

#52

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

160%

#53

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

159%

#55

Radeon TM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

95%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon TM is significantly newer (2024 vs 2012). The Radeon TM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 680 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon TM.

Insight	Radeon TM	GeForce GTX 680
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🛑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	—	Standard Size (256mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 680 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 TM Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 680 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon TM and GeForce GTX 680

Radeon TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

GeForce GTX 680

The GeForce GTX 680 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,609 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon TM scores 5,564 and the GeForce GTX 680 reaches 5,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon TM is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce GTX 680 uses Kepler, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon TM) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680). Raw compute: 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1058 MHz.

Feature	Radeon TM	GeForce GTX 680
G3D Mark Score	5,564	5,609
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Kepler
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1536+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.939 TFLOPS+83%	3.25 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+174%	1058 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon TM	GeForce GTX 680
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon TM) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680) — the Radeon TM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon TM	GeForce GTX 680
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon TM draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 680's 195W — a 171.4% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon TM) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 680). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon TM	GeForce GTX 680
TDP	15W-92%	195W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	256mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	98°C
Perf/Watt	370.9+1188%	28.8