Radeon HD 6700M vs GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon HD 6700M
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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 HD 6700M is positioned at rank #366 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6700M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6700M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1822.1% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6700M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6700M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1822.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1822.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| 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 4060 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 HD 6700M and GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon HD 6700M
The Radeon HD 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,017 points.
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6700M scores 1,017 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1822.1%. The Radeon HD 6700M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6700M) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6700M) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,017 | 19,548+1822% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 3072+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+1057% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 48 | 96+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 3 MB+1479% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 24 MB+4700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon HD 6700M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6700M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6700M) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 24 MB+4700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6700M draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 42.1% difference. The Radeon HD 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6700M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-35% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 73°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.6 | 170.0+1150% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | AD107 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #654 | #84 |
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