Mobility Radeon HD 3450 vs GeForce 6600
Mobility Radeon HD 3450
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is positioned at rank 700 and the GeForce 6600 is on rank 362, so the GeForce 6600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3450
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6600.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 41.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+41.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3450 and GeForce 6600
Mobility Radeon HD 3450
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 91 points.
GeForce 6600
The GeForce 6600 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: 86 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 scores 91 versus the GeForce 6600's 86 — the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 leads by 5.8%. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 6600 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 960 (GeForce 6600). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 91+6% | 86 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 960+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.981 TFLOPS+77% |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 384 KB (GeForce 6600) — the GeForce 6600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 draws 50W versus the GeForce 6600's 140W — a 94.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 350W (GeForce 6600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-64% | 140W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 183mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8+200% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 6600 launched at $270 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6600 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 8.6 (GeForce 6600) — the GeForce 6600 offers 41% better value. The GeForce 6600 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-63% | $270 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 8.6+41% |
| Codename | Broadway | GK106 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | September 6 2012 |
| Ranking | #846 | #490 |
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