GeForce GTX 660 Ti vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

2012Core: 915 MHzBoost: 980 MHz

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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2020Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2105 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

3 GB 150

4,415

+4.5%

GeForce GT 1030

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2 GB 250

4,225

0.0%

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 57.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.8 vs 9.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2020

Why buy it

✅129.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 660 Ti: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 660 Ti is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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50.5% HIGHER MSRP
$450 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.4 vs 14.8 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

2012

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 57.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.8 vs 9.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅129.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 660 Ti: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 660 Ti is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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50.5% HIGHER MSRP
$450 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.4 vs 14.8 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U better than GeForce GTX 660 Ti?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U averages 129.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 4,225 vs 4,415 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce GTX 660 Ti is a 2012 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2012, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is about 50.5% more expensive on MSRP at $450 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 129.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (4,225 vs 4,415). GeForce GTX 660 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 660 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 660 Ti is 2012 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM, 4,415 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 660 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	36 FPS	130 FPS
medium	22 FPS	118 FPS
high	15 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	24 FPS	107 FPS
medium	14 FPS	91 FPS
high	8 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	60 FPS
medium	6 FPS	54 FPS
high	4 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	62 FPS	190 FPS
medium	36 FPS	152 FPS
high	26 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	30 FPS	143 FPS
medium	18 FPS	114 FPS
high	12 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	8 FPS	95 FPS
medium	5 FPS	76 FPS
high	5 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	48 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	199 FPS	190 FPS
medium	159 FPS	152 FPS
high	132 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	143 FPS
medium	119 FPS	114 FPS
high	99 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	95 FPS
medium	79 FPS	76 FPS
high	66 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	48 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	107 FPS	190 FPS
medium	85 FPS	152 FPS
high	66 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	62 FPS	143 FPS
medium	50 FPS	114 FPS
high	42 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	95 FPS
medium	26 FPS	76 FPS
high	21 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660 Ti and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,415 points. Launch price was $299.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,225 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 4,415 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U reaches 4,225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is built on Kepler while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 2105 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
G3D Mark Score	4,415+4%	4,225
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1344	3840+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.634 TFLOPS	16.17 TFLOPS+514%
Boost Clock	980 MHz	2105 MHz+115%
ROPs	24	96+300%
TMUs	112	240+114%
L1 Cache	112 KB	768 KB+586%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	4 MB+953%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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 GTX 660 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	144.2 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	4 MB+953%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti draws 150W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	None
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	97°C	—
Perf/Watt	29.4+74%	16.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U launched at $450. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 33.6% less ($151 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.8 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 9.4 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 57.4% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).