GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon TM

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 680

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1200% higher power demand at 195W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 195W, a 180W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 680

2012

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 195W, a 180W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1200% higher power demand at 195W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 680 better than Radeon TM?

Yes. GeForce GTX 680 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 5,609 vs 5,564 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 680 is a 2012 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon TM is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon TM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2012, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 4nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 680 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $499 MSRP. GeForce GTX 680 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 680 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon TM is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 195W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon TM make more sense than GeForce GTX 680?

Yes. Radeon TM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 195W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 680. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 680 currently gives you 0.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 680 Benchmark Check

Radeon TM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon TM
1080p
low	78 FPS	93 FPS
medium	66 FPS	78 FPS
high	53 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	80 FPS
medium	60 FPS	68 FPS
high	42 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	30 FPS
medium	23 FPS	28 FPS
high	15 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 680 Open Radeon TM

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon TM
1080p
low	124 FPS	126 FPS
medium	92 FPS	88 FPS
high	70 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	90 FPS
medium	46 FPS	60 FPS
high	34 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	38 FPS
medium	17 FPS	28 FPS
high	13 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 680 Open Radeon TM

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon TM
1080p
low	252 FPS	250 FPS
medium	202 FPS	200 FPS
high	168 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	189 FPS	188 FPS
medium	151 FPS	150 FPS
high	126 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	125 FPS
medium	101 FPS	100 FPS
high	84 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	60 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 680 Open Radeon TM

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon TM
1080p
low	126 FPS	172 FPS
medium	101 FPS	135 FPS
high	86 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	97 FPS	118 FPS
medium	78 FPS	96 FPS
high	67 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	71 FPS
medium	44 FPS	56 FPS
high	35 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 680 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon TM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 680	Radeon TM
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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