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Radeon R5 220
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GeForce 6600 GT
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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 R5 220 is positioned at rank 252 and the GeForce 6600 GT is on rank 340, so the Radeon R5 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 220
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6600 GT.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 242.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+242.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 R5 220 and GeForce 6600 GT
Radeon R5 220
The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce 6600 GT
The GeForce 6600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 220 scores 147 and the GeForce 6600 GT reaches 143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 220 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce 6600 GT uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R5 220) vs 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT). Raw compute: 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147+3% | 143 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+90% | 1344 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.849 TFLOPS+84% | 2.634 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+167% | 24 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+471% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 220 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6600 GT has 256 MB. The Radeon R5 220 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce 6600 GT) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 220) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6600 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+24% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 220) vs No (GeForce 6600 GT). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 220 draws 275W versus the GeForce 6600 GT's 150W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce 6600 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 220) vs 350W (GeForce 6600 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 183mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 150W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 183mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 1.0+100% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 220 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 6600 GT launched at $199 and now averages $50. The Radeon R5 220 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (Radeon R5 220) vs 2.9 (GeForce 6600 GT) — the Radeon R5 220 offers 237.9% better value. The Radeon R5 220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-82% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8+238% | 2.9 |
| Codename | Hawaii | GK104 |
| Release | November 5 2013 | August 16 2012 |
| Ranking | #316 | #472 |
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