GeForce Go 6600 vs RADEON X700

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.

GeForce Go 6600 vs RADEON X700 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce Go 6600 vs RADEON X700: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce Go 6600

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 140W instead of 175W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 256 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

RADEON X700

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅GeForce Go 6600 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so RADEON X700 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌25% higher power demand at 175W vs 140W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RADEON X700 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 5.8% in PassMark G3D (73 vs 69), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RADEON X700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 256 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 28nm, and 36 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RADEON X700 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce Go 6600 vs RADEON X700 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 X700

The RADEON X700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 73 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6600 scores 69 versus the RADEON X700's 73 — the RADEON X700 leads by 5.8%. The GeForce Go 6600 is built on Kepler while the RADEON X700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce Go 6600) vs 2,304 (RADEON X700). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6600) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (RADEON X700). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 2450 MHz.

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	RADEON X700
G3D Mark Score	69	73+6%
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	960	2304+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.981 TFLOPS	11.29 TFLOPS+470%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	2450 MHz+137%
ROPs	24	64+167%
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	80 KB	512 KB+540%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	3 MB+689%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce Go 6600 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON X700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	RADEON X700
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 6600 has 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X700 carries 256 MB. RADEON X700 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce Go 6600 and 64-bit on the RADEON X700. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce Go 6600) vs 3 MB (RADEON X700) — the RADEON X700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	RADEON X700
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	3 MB+689%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6600 draws 140W versus the RADEON X700's 175W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce Go 6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6600) vs 350W (RADEON X700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	RADEON X700
TDP	140W-20%	175W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	0.5+25%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RADEON X700 (2021 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce Go 6600	RADEON X700
MSRP	—	$149
Codename	GK106	Navi 22
Release	September 6 2012	June 9 2021
Ranking	#490	#90

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