GeForce GTX 660 vs Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
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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 Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 660 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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
The GeForce GTX 660 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $45), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 195.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+195.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
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.
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,100 points. Launch price was $86.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 660 scores 4,040 and the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) reaches 4,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660) vs 2.115 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1180 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,040 | 4,100+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+7% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.981 TFLOPS | 2.115 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 1180 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 224 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 660 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) 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 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — a 28.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 660. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144.2 GB/s+29% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_0) |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 660) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 660 draws 140W versus the Radeon RX 460 (móvel)'s 55W — a 87.2% difference. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 55W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 28.9 | 74.5+158% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 660 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) launched at $99 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 660 costs 66.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 269.3 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 91.1 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 660 offers 195.6% better value. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $99-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-67% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 269.3+196% | 91.1 |
| Codename | GK106 | Baffin |
| Release | September 6 2012 | August 8 2016 |
| Ranking | #490 | #499 |
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