GeForce GTX 960M vs Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
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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. The GeForce GTX 960M is positioned at rank #35 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 960M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 960M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H, it costs 86% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 585.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+585.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 960M and Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
GeForce GTX 960M
The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,448 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 960M scores 3,375 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H reaches 3,448 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Raw compute: 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 2491 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,375 | 3,448+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1792+180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.505 TFLOPS | 8.928 TFLOPS+493% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 2491 MHz+112% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 512 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 960M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 960M draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H's 132W — a 55.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 960M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-43% | 132W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 45.0+72% | 26.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 960M costs 85.7% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 9.9 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the GeForce GTX 960M offers 581.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-86% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.5+582% | 9.9 |
| Codename | GM107 | Navi 23 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | October 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #552 | #150 |
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