Radeon 660M vs Radeon R9 M470X
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon 660M is positioned at rank 399 and the Radeon R9 M470X is on rank 377, so the Radeon R9 M470X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 660M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 660M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon 660M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M470X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M470X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M470X 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 Radeon R9 M470X
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.
Radeon R9 M470X
The Radeon R9 M470X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,244 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 660M scores 3,221 and the Radeon R9 M470X reaches 3,244 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 660M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M470X uses GCN 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 660M) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M470X). Raw compute: 1.459 TFLOPS (Radeon 660M) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,221 | 3,244 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 896+133% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.459 TFLOPS | 1.971 TFLOPS+35% |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+73% | 1100 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 56+133% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 224 KB+75% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 660M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M470X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M470X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 660M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M470X) — the Radeon 660M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 660M draws 40W versus the Radeon R9 M470X's 75W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 660M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-47% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 80.5+86% | 43.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 660M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $350 |
| Codename | Rembrandt+ | Emerald |
| Release | January 3 2023 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #565 | #563 |
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