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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
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Radeon HD 6650M
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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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is positioned at rank 541 and the Radeon HD 6650M is on rank 537, so the Radeon HD 6650M 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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). 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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6650M 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual and Radeon HD 6650M
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.
Radeon HD 6650M
The Radeon HD 6650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 580 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 762 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual scores 747 and the Radeon HD 6650M reaches 762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6650M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 747 | 762+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 960+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6650M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 6650M). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 11.2 (FL11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs UVD3.1 (Radeon HD 6650M). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6650M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD3.1 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6650M's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 14.9 | 15.2+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | — | Blackcomb |
| Release | August 1 2013 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #881 | #785 |
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