GeForce GTX 660M vs Iris Plus Graphics 650

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 660M

50

1,452

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

TITAN V

Iris Plus Graphics 650

15

1,500

+3.3%

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

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 GTX 660M is positioned at rank #190 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 660M

#180

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

374%

#182

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

339%

#183

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

338%

#187

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

307%

#188

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

305%

#190

GeForce GTX 660M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

97%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 660M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660M	Iris Plus Graphics 650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
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 Iris Plus Graphics 650 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660M and Iris Plus Graphics 650

GeForce GTX 660M

The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.

Iris Plus Graphics 650

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 660M scores 1,452 and the Iris Plus Graphics 650 reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660M is built on Kepler while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	Iris Plus Graphics 650
G3D Mark Score	1,452	1,500+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm++
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	0.8832 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1150 MHz+21%
ROPs	16+167%	6
TMUs	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	Iris Plus Graphics 650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 660M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 660M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	Iris Plus Graphics 650
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	Iris Plus Graphics 650
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660M) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 660M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 650).

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	Iris Plus Graphics 650
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660M draws 50W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 650's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 85.