
GeForce GTX 660 vs GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition

GeForce GTX 660
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 660 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 660 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 GTX 660 and GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition

GeForce GTX 660
The GeForce GTX 660 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: 4,040 points. Launch price was $229.

GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 797 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,927 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 660 scores 4,040 and the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition reaches 3,927 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660) vs 2.142 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,040+3% | 3,927 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1344+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.981 TFLOPS | 2.142 TFLOPS+8% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 80 | 112+40% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 112 KB+40% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 660 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 660 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144.2 GB/s (GeForce GTX 660) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition) — a 11% advantage for the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 660) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144.2 GB/s | 160 GB/s+11% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 660 draws 140W versus the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition's 100W — a 33.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 100W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.9 | 39.3+36% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GK106 | GK104 |
| Release | September 6 2012 | November 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #490 | #803 |
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