GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon 680M
GeForce RTX 4060
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 680M
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon 680M?
The matchup between the Radeon 680M and the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB demonstrates the gap between even the most advanced integrated laptop graphics and a modern high-performance dedicated desktop GPU. The Radeon 680M is a 2022 high-end iGPU based on RDNA 2, while the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a 2023 Ada Lovelace card focusing on efficiency and high VRAM capacity.\n\nIn raw performance, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is roughly 5 to 6 times more powerful in modern benchmarks. While the Radeon 680M is impressive for its ability to provide playable 1080p experiences in eSports titles on integrated power, it struggles with AAA games at high settings. The RTX card introduces features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation and significantly more advanced Ray Tracing hardware. Furthermore, the 16GB of dedicated VRAM is a massive leap over the shared system memory used by the 680M, enabling much higher texture settings in modern software.\n\nUltimately, there is no practical comparison for serious gaming. The Radeon 680M is a leading solution for thin-and-light gaming laptops, but for anyone building a performance-focused PC, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the vastly superior choice, offering a level of speed and visual fidelity that far exceeds the best integrated solutions available today.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 409.6% 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+409.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-409.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $80), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 36.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon 680M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅More affordable ($80) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon 680M
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon 680M's 3,836 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 409.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (Radeon 680M) with 96 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+410% | 3,836 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+300% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+347% | 3.379 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+12% | 2200 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+100% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+1100% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+1100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24+100% | 12 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 680M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 680M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Radeon 680M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+1100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12_2 (Radeon 680M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | VCN 3.1 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 50W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+122% | 76.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 680M costs 73.2% less ($219 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48.0 (Radeon 680M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 36.3% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $80-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+36% | 48.0 |
| Codename | AD107 | Rembrandt+ |
| Release | May 18 2023 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #84 | #512 |
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