GeForce Go 6600 vs RADEON X700 PRO
GeForce Go 6600
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce Go 6600 is positioned at rank 280 and the RADEON X700 PRO is on rank 358, so the GeForce Go 6600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6600
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X700 PRO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X700 PRO is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The RADEON X700 PRO 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 X700 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 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 X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON X700 PRO 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 X700 PRO
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 PRO
The RADEON X700 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 76 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6600 scores 69 versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 76 — the RADEON X700 PRO leads by 10.1%. The GeForce Go 6600 is built on Kepler while the RADEON X700 PRO uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce Go 6600) vs 5,120 (RADEON X700 PRO). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6600) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 PRO). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 2245 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 69 | 76+10% |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 5120+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.981 TFLOPS | 45.98 TFLOPS+2221% |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 2245 MHz+117% |
| ROPs | 24 | 160+567% |
| TMUs | 80 | 320+300% |
| L1 Cache | 0.08 MB | 2.5 MB+3025% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 6 MB+1479% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce Go 6600 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X700 PRO has 256 MB. The RADEON X700 PRO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce Go 6600) vs 6 MB (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 MB+1479% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 6600) vs 9_0b (RADEON X700 PRO). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9_0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6600 draws 140W versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 260W — a 60% difference. The GeForce Go 6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6600) vs 350W (RADEON X700 PRO). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-46% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5+67% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X700 PRO is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GK106 | Navi 31 |
| Release | September 6 2012 | July 27 2023 |
| Ranking | #490 | #29 |
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