FirePro D500 vs RadeonT 660M

CPU

GPU

FirePro D500

2014Core: 725 MHz

RadeonT 660M

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro D500

274

2,272

+2.3%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

RadeonT 660M

2,221

0.0%

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

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. The FirePro D500 is positioned at rank 226 and the RadeonT 660M is on rank 226, so the RadeonT 660M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro D500

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

97%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

95%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

92%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

92%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

90%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

83%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

80%

#211

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3254%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

100%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

96%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

81%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

80%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RadeonT 660M

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

#216

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

484%

#218

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

439%

#219

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

438%

#223

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

398%

#224

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

395%

#226

RadeonT 660M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

99%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

98%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

95%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

94%

#239

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#240

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT 660M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The RadeonT 660M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro D500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro D500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RadeonT 660M.

Insight	FirePro D500	RadeonT 660M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro D500 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.

FirePro D500 Benchmark Check

RadeonT 660M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro D500 and RadeonT 660M

FirePro D500

The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.

RadeonT 660M

The RadeonT 660M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,221 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro D500 scores 2,272 and the RadeonT 660M reaches 2,221 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RadeonT 660M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (FirePro D500) vs 384 (RadeonT 660M). Raw compute: 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500) vs 1.459 TFLOPS (RadeonT 660M).

Feature	FirePro D500	RadeonT 660M
G3D Mark Score	2,272+2%	2,221
Architecture	GCN 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1536+300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.227 TFLOPS+53%	1.459 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	96+300%	24
L1 Cache	384 KB+200%	128 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro D500	RadeonT 660M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro D500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT 660M has 2 GB. The FirePro D500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro D500) vs 2 MB (RadeonT 660M) — the RadeonT 660M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro D500	RadeonT 660M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro D500) vs 12 (12_2) (RadeonT 660M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro D500	RadeonT 660M
DirectX	12	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro D500) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT 660M). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro D500) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,JPEG (RadeonT 660M).

Feature	FirePro D500	RadeonT 660M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	UVD 3.2	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,JPEG

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro D500 draws 274W versus the RadeonT 660M's 40W — a 149% difference. The RadeonT 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D500) vs 350W (RadeonT 660M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.