Radeon HD 7660G
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon HD 7660G vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon HD 7660G

2012Core: 600 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 7660G is positioned at rank #372 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7660G

#362
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1129%
#364
1023%
#365
1020%
#369
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
928%
#370
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
922%
#372
Radeon HD 7660G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
100%
#373
Radeon R7 M270DX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
100%
#374
Radeon HD 6670/7670
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
99%
#375
Radeon 620
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
99%
#376
Radeon R5 435
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
99%
#377
Radeon R9 M470X
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
96%
#379
Radeon R9 M380
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
95%
#381
Radeon HD 7640G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
94%
#384
Radeon R7 M465
MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
92%
#386
GeForce GT 640M LE
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
91%
#387
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7660G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2638% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 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.

InsightRadeon HD 7660GGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2638%)
Leading raw performance (+2638%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 7660G and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon HD 7660G

The Radeon HD 7660G 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: 481 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7660G scores 481 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 2638%. The Radeon HD 7660G is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon HD 7660GGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
481
13,170+2638%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Ampere
Process Node
40 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
480
3584+647%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.576 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+2112%
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
24
112+367%
L1 Cache
0.05 MB
3.5 MB+6900%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7660GGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7660G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 7660GGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
336 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon HD 7660GGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
11 (11_0)
12 Ultimate+9%
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660G) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 7660G) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon HD 7660GGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
UVD 3
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7660G draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7660G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon HD 7660GGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
45W-74%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
10.7
77.5+624%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7660GGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$50
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
Turks
GA106
Release
January 5 2012
October 12 2022
Ranking
#870
#147