Radeon HD 6800M vs Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Radeon HD 6800M
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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
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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 Radeon HD 6800M is positioned at rank 289 and the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is on rank 541, so the Radeon HD 6800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6800M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6800M 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 6800M and Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Radeon HD 6800M
The Radeon HD 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 753 points. Launch price was $239.
Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 747 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6800M scores 753 and the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual reaches 747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 753 | 747 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+46% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6800M draws 151W versus the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual's 50W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0 | 14.9+198% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Barts | — |
| Release | October 21 2010 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #661 | #881 |
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