Radeon 660M vs Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
Radeon 660M
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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 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 Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 660M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U.
| Insight | Radeon 660M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 660M 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 Ryzen 5 6600U
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 Ryzen 5 6600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U 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: 3,206 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 660M scores 3,221 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U reaches 3,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 660M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U uses RDNA 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 660M) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U). Raw compute: 1.459 TFLOPS (Radeon 660M) vs 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 2491 MHz. Ray tracing: 6 RT cores (Radeon 660M) vs 28 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U).
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,221 | 3,206 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1792+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.459 TFLOPS | 8.928 TFLOPS+512% |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz | 2491 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 28+367% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 660M draws 40W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U's 132W — a 107% difference. The Radeon 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 660M) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-70% | 132W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 80.5+231% | 24.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 660M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $350 |
| Codename | Rembrandt+ | Navi 23 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | October 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #565 | #150 |
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