Radeon 660M vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon 660M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon 660M is positioned at rank #399 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 Radeon 660M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 588.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 660M.
| Insight | Radeon 660M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-588.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+588.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 660M and GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon 660M
The Radeon 660M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,221 points.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 660M scores 3,221 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 588.4%. The Radeon 660M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 660M) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 1.459 TFLOPS (Radeon 660M) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 6 RT cores (Radeon 660M) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 184.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,221 | 22,172+588% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5888+1433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.459 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+1292% |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+10% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 96+500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 184+667% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 5.8 MB+4362% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 46+667% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 660M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 660M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 660M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 660M draws 40W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 138.5% difference. The Radeon 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 660M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-82% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 80.5 | 100.8+25% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 660M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon 660M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | Rembrandt+ | GA104 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #565 | #63 |
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