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GeForce 615
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Radeon HD 7660D
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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.
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 GeForce 615 is positioned at rank 367 and the Radeon HD 7660D is on rank 513, so the GeForce 615 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 615
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7660D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7660D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 615.
| Insight | GeForce 615 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7660D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7660D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 615 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 615 and Radeon HD 7660D
GeForce 615
The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.
Radeon HD 7660D
The Radeon HD 7660D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 512 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 615 scores 505 and the Radeon HD 7660D reaches 512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 615 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7660D uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 615) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7660D). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7660D).
| Feature | GeForce 615 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 505 | 512+1% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS+38% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+200% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 615 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 615) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7660D) — the GeForce 615 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 615 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615) vs 11 (11_2) (Radeon HD 7660D). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 615 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11 (11_2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660D). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 615) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7660D).
| Feature | GeForce 615 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Fermi) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 615 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 7660D's 45W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 615) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660D). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 615 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-78% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 50.5+343% | 11.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 615 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 7660D launched at $122 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.7 (GeForce 615) vs 34.1 (Radeon HD 7660D) — the Radeon HD 7660D offers 1.2% better value. The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 615 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-59% | $122 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.7 | 34.1+1% |
| Codename | GP108 | Turks |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #657 | #870 |
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