GeForce Go 6600
VS
Radeon X550XTX

GeForce Go 6600 vs Radeon X550XTX

NVIDIA

GeForce Go 6600

2012Core: 980 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon X550XTX

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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 X550XTX is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon X550XTX 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 X550XTX 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.

InsightGeForce Go 6600Radeon X550XTX
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X550XTX 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 6600 and Radeon X550XTX

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon X550XTX

The Radeon X550XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce Go 6600 scores 69 and the Radeon X550XTX 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 X550XTX uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce Go 6600) vs 512 (Radeon X550XTX). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6600) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon X550XTX). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

FeatureGeForce Go 6600Radeon X550XTX
G3D Mark Score
69
71+3%
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
960+88%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.981 TFLOPS+59%
1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1033 MHz
1218 MHz+18%
ROPs
24+50%
16
TMUs
80+150%
32
L1 Cache
80 KB
128 KB+60%
L2 Cache
384 KB
512 KB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce Go 6600Radeon X550XTX
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 X550XTX has 512 MB. The Radeon X550XTX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce Go 6600) vs 512 KB (Radeon X550XTX) — the Radeon X550XTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce Go 6600Radeon X550XTX
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
384 KB
512 KB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 6600) vs 9_0b (Radeon X550XTX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce Go 6600Radeon X550XTX
DirectX
9.0c
9_0b
Max Displays
2
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6600 draws 140W versus the Radeon X550XTX's 50W — a 94.7% difference. The Radeon X550XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6600) vs 350W (Radeon X550XTX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce Go 6600Radeon X550XTX
TDP
140W
50W-64%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
168mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
0.5
1.4+180%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon X550XTX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce Go 6600Radeon X550XTX
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$49
Codename
GK106
Lexa
Release
September 6 2012
March 27 2019
Ranking
#490
#772