Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H vs GeForce GTX 960M
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 960M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 960M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H, it costs 86% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 585.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+585.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($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 Ryzen 5 6600H and GeForce GTX 960M
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,448 points. Launch price was $329.
GeForce GTX 960M
The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H scores 3,448 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M). Boost clocks: 2491 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,448+2% | 3,375 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+180% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.928 TFLOPS+493% | 1.505 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2491 MHz+112% | 1176 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+180% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H draws 132W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 55.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 960M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W | 75W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 82 |
| Perf/Watt | 26.1 | 45.0+72% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 960M costs 85.7% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) vs 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GTX 960M offers 581.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $50-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 67.5+582% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | GM107 |
| Release | October 13 2021 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #150 | #552 |
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