GeForce Go 6600 vs RADEON X700 SE
GeForce Go 6600
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RADEON X700 SE
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6600
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X700 SE is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The RADEON X700 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 X700 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. 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 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON X700 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 6600 and RADEON X700 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 X700 SE
The RADEON X700 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 6600 scores 69 and the RADEON X700 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 X700 SE uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce Go 6600) vs 1,792 (RADEON X700 SE). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6600) vs 15.77 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 SE). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 69 | 71+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1792+87% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.981 TFLOPS | 15.77 TFLOPS+696% |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 2200 MHz+113% |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 80 | 112+40% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 512 KB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce Go 6600) vs 2 MB (RADEON X700 SE) — the RADEON X700 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6600 draws 140W versus the RADEON X700 SE's 75W — a 60.5% difference. The RADEON X700 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6600) vs 350W (RADEON X700 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 75W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.9+80% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X700 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6600 | RADEON X700 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GK106 | Navi 33 |
| Release | September 6 2012 | January 4 2023 |
| Ranking | #490 | #139 |
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