Radeon HD 7660D vs Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Radeon HD 7660D
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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 7660D is positioned at rank 513 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is on rank 475, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 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 7660D
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7660D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7660D | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7660D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7660D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 34.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7660D | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 7660D and Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Radeon HD 7660D
The Radeon HD 7660D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 512 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 508 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7660D scores 512 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 reaches 508 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7660D is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7660D) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7660D) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5730).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660D | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 512 | 508 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 800+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+94% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 80 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660D | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 7660D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660D | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_2) (Radeon HD 7660D) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660D | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_2) | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660D) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7660D) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660D | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7660D draws 45W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5730's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7660D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7660D) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660D | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-10% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.4+12% | 10.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7660D launched at $122 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 7660D costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.1 (Radeon HD 7660D) vs 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) — the Radeon HD 7660D offers 34.3% better value. The Radeon HD 7660D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660D | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $122 | $100-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.1+34% | 25.4 |
| Codename | Turks | Broadway |
| Release | January 5 2012 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #870 | #846 |
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