GeForce Go 6600 vs Radeon X1650 SE

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. The GeForce Go 6600 is positioned at rank #280 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6600

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2103%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2020%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1997%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1993%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1989%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1978%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1953%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1946%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1928%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1922%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1899%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1895%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1861%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1860%

#265

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2319%

#280

GeForce Go 6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

99%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

98%

#284

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

MSRP: $130|Avg: $130

96%

#285

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#286

Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $83|Avg: $83

94%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

93%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

90%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

86%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

82%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

78%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

77%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

77%

#295

Radeon HD 8650D

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1650 SE is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The Radeon X1650 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce Go 6600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1650 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6600.

Insight	GeForce Go 6600	Radeon X1650 SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X1650 SE 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.

GeForce Go 6600 Benchmark Check

Radeon X1650 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 6600 and Radeon X1650 SE

GeForce Go 6600

The GeForce Go 6600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 69 points. Launch price was $229.

Radeon X1650 SE

The Radeon X1650 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 17 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce Go 6600 scores 69 and the Radeon X1650 SE reaches 71 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 6600 is built on Kepler while the Radeon X1650 SE uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce Go 6600) vs 2,560 (Radeon X1650 SE). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 2581 MHz.

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	Radeon X1650 SE
G3D Mark Score	69	71+3%
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	960	2560+167%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	2581 MHz+150%
ROPs	24	64+167%
TMUs	80	160+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	Radeon X1650 SE
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 GeForce Go 6600 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1650 SE has 512 MB. The Radeon X1650 SE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	Radeon X1650 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 6600) vs 9.0c (Radeon X1650 SE). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	Radeon X1650 SE
DirectX	9.0c	9.0c
OpenGL	2.1	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce Go 6600) vs Avivo (Radeon X1650 SE). Decoder: VP1 vs Avivo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce Go 6600) vs MPEG-2,WMV9 (Radeon X1650 SE).

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	Radeon X1650 SE
Encoder	None	Avivo
Decoder	VP1	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	MPEG-2,WMV9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6600 draws 140W versus the Radeon X1650 SE's 250W — a 56.4% difference. The GeForce Go 6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6600) vs 350W (Radeon X1650 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.