Mobility Radeon HD 3650 vs GeForce 6600 GT
Mobility Radeon HD 3650
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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 3650 is positioned at rank 593 and the GeForce 6600 GT is on rank 340, so the GeForce 6600 GT 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 3650
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6600 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 226.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+226.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 3650 and GeForce 6600 GT
Mobility Radeon HD 3650
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 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: 140 points.
GeForce 6600 GT
The GeForce 6600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 scores 140 and the GeForce 6600 GT reaches 143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 6600 GT uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 140 | 143+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1344+68% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 2.634 TFLOPS+135% |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 112 KB+40% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6600 GT has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 384 KB (GeForce 6600 GT) — the GeForce 6600 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6600 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs No (GeForce 6600 GT). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | No |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 draws 50W versus the GeForce 6600 GT's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 350W (GeForce 6600 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 183mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 183mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8+180% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 6600 GT launched at $199 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 2.9 (GeForce 6600 GT) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 220.7% better value. The GeForce 6600 GT is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3+221% | 2.9 |
| Codename | Broadway | GK104 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | August 16 2012 |
| Ranking | #846 | #472 |
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