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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£570
  • Avg. price in US: ~$430
  • VRAM: ?
  • Memory bus width: 64 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 50 W

AMD Radeon 680M review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

4.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.1

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.2

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

6.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.1

Design

4.0%

7.9

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.2

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    10.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.2

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    15.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.2

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £570

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon 680M is a high-performance integrated graphics solution based on the 6nm RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 768 shading units, 12 ray tracing cores, and a boost clock speed of up to 2400 MHz. Its primary strengths include efficient 1080p gaming performance comparable to entry-level discrete cards like the GTX 1050 Ti, support for DirectX 12 Ultimate features such as hardware ray tracing and Variable Rate Shading, and excellent power efficiency with a maximum draw of 50W. However, its capabilities are heavily reliant on system RAM speed (ideally LPDDR5-6400), and it lacks the dedicated VRAM and raw power required for smooth performance in modern AAA titles at high settings or 4K resolutions.

Technical Specifications of graphics card AMD Radeon 680M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

?

Performance

24.0%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.1
AMD Radeon 680M has a technical score of 4.12 points, which is lower than that of 91.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon 680M has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.5

Price

5.1
AMD Radeon 680M has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.1 points, which is lower than 97.6% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

2,400 points
AMD Radeon 680M scores 2,400 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 94.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

1,012 points
AMD Radeon 680M scores 1,012 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 81.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

3,836 points
AMD Radeon 680M scores 3,836 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 95.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

1997 points
AMD Radeon 680M scores 1997 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 95.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

3.38 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon 680M delivers 3.38 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 91.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

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Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

N/A
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

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Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

64 bit
AMD Radeon 680M uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

102.4 GB/s
AMD Radeon 680M reaches 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 96.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon 680M supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
AMD Radeon 680M uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
AMD Radeon 680M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
AMD Radeon 680M supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon 680M supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon 680M supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AMD Radeon 680M supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

1
AMD Radeon 680M offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1
AMD Radeon 680M supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
AMD Radeon 680M supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

50 W
AMD Radeon 680M has a TDP of 50 W, which is lower than that of 96.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

50 W
AMD Radeon 680M draws 50 W under peak load, which is lower than 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

50 W
AMD Radeon 680M has a board power limit of 50 W, which is lower than that of 97.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

45 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon 680M vs the average graphics card

  • 76.7% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (50 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (50 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.50 W vs 215 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon 680M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 680M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 77.8% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (50 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (50 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.50 W vs 225 W
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon 680M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 680M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).2.1 vs 1.4a
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon 680M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 680M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 77.3% lower peak power draw
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
    When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.50 W vs 220 W
  • 58.3% lower idle power draw
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    What it is: Power consumption of the graphics card while idle.
    When it matters: When the PC stays on for long hours and background power draw adds up.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.5 W vs 12 W
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon 680M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon 680M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon 680M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • 76.7% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (50 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 77.8% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (50 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 77.3% lower peak power draw
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 58.3% lower idle power draw
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.

Total
Performance
Memory
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 28 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 79.2% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon 680M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 72.3% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (105.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 56.9% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (70.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 85% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (3.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 4.2% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,400 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 83.1% lower PassMark score
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (3,836 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 83.6% lower gaming score
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2,400 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 89% lower ray tracing score
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,012 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 83.5% lower compute score
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (1997 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 77.3% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (6.8 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 3,584 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (768 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 85.3% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (3.4 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 56.3% lower FP64 performance
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon 680M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 77.1% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (102.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 66.3% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,400 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon 680M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 20% larger process node
    AMD Radeon 680M has a higher process node than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older encoder generation
    AMD Radeon 680M uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 1 older
    AMD Radeon 680M was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    January 2022
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon 680M supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • Not VR ready
    AMD Radeon 680M is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    AMD Radeon 680M supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • No dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon 680M does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon 680M does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    AMD Radeon 680M has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    AMD Radeon 680M has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • No backplate
    AMD Radeon 680M does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon 680M does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon 680M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 680M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 28 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.12 vs 40
  • 79.2% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.400 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon 680M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon 680M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.48 vs 184
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 680M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.12 vs 40
  • 77.1% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (102.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (102.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.102.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 72.3% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (105.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 680M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (105.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.105.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
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What customers like about AMD Radeon 680M?

  • Impressive 1080p gaming performance for an integrated GPU, capable of running AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 5 at playable frame rates with FSR enabled.
  • Significant generational leap, delivering nearly double the performance of the previous Vega 8 iGPU.
  • Highly power-efficient 6nm architecture, allowing for decent gaming in thin-and-light laptops and mini PCs without excessive heat.
  • Support for modern features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the latter is primarily for feature compatibility.
  • Strong performance in emulation, including smooth playback for PS2, PS3, and Switch games.
  • Excellent driver support on Linux platforms via Mesa.

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon 680M?

  • Heavy dependence on system RAM speed; performance is significantly bottlenecked when paired with slower DDR5-4800 memory versus LPDDR5-6400.
  • Ray tracing performance is too slow for practical use in most modern games despite hardware support.
  • Performance is highly sensitive to TDP limits; ultra-portable 15-25W implementations see a 20%+ performance drop compared to 50W+ versions.
  • Occasional stuttering and high frame time variance in demanding titles like Call of Duty: Warzone 2 or Battlefield 2042.
  • Limited VRAM allocation in some system BIOS settings can lead to crashes or unplayable performance in modern titles.
  • Already superseded by the newer Radeon 780M and 890M, making it less ideal for buyers seeking the best current value in new hardware.

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techpowerup.com
03/03/2022
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AMD Radeon 680M (Ryzen 6000 "Rembrandt" iGPU) Proves its Mettle with Cyberpunk 2077
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phoronix.com
25/07/2022
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AMD Radeon 680M Graphics Are A Great Upgrade With RDNA2, Excellent On Linux Review
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ultrabookreview.com
31/10/2023
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AMD Radeon 680M benchmarks, review (RDNA2 AMD iGPU) vs Iris Xe, Intel
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notebookcheck.net
22/01/2023
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Beelink SER6 ProGo to product viewer dialog for this item. review: The AMD Radeon 680M is stunning on a mini PC
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laptopmedia.com
04/04/2023
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AMD Radeon 680M in 23 gameplay videos with benchmarks
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computerbase.de
21/09/2022
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Core i-1200P/U vs. Ryzen 6000HS/U im Test: Mobile iGPUs von AMD und Intel im Gaming-Duell
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phonandroid.com
07/07/2022
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Test Asus Zenbook S13 OLED : notre avis complet sur le PC ultraportable
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lesnumeriques.com
02/08/2022
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Labo – Retour sur les étonnantes performances vidéoludiques du Ryzen 7 6800U d'AMD
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elchapuzasinformatico.com
19/03/2025
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GEEKOM A6, review del mini-PC más compacto de la marca
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