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GeForce GTS 150M
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Radeon HD 7660D
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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 GTS 150M is positioned at rank 78 and the Radeon HD 7660D is on rank 513, so the GeForce GTS 150M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 150M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7660D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7660D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 150M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7660D 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 GTS 150M and Radeon HD 7660D
GeForce GTS 150M
The GeForce GTS 150M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points. Launch price was $129.
Radeon HD 7660D
The Radeon HD 7660D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 512 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 150M scores 504 and the Radeon HD 7660D reaches 512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 150M is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 7660D uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7660D). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7660D).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 504 | 512+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 480+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS+4% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+433% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTS 150M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7660D has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 150M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 11 (11_2) (Radeon HD 7660D). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11 (11_2) |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.4+110% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660D). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7660D).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 150M draws 106W versus the Radeon HD 7660D's 45W — a 80.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7660D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660D). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 45W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 11.4+138% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7660D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $122 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GF106 | Turks |
| Release | September 13 2010 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #791 | #870 |
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