Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U vs Radeon 660M
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
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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 6600U
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 660M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 660M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 660M 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 Ryzen 5 6600U and Radeon 660M
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U 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: 3,206 points. Launch price was $329.
Radeon 660M
The Radeon 660M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,221 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U scores 3,206 and the Radeon 660M reaches 3,221 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon 660M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 384 (Radeon 660M). Raw compute: 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 1.459 TFLOPS (Radeon 660M). Boost clocks: 2491 MHz vs 1900 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 6 (Radeon 660M).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,206 | 3,221 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+367% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.928 TFLOPS+512% | 1.459 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2491 MHz+31% | 1900 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+367% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28+367% | 6 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U draws 132W versus the Radeon 660M's 40W — a 107% difference. The Radeon 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 350W (Radeon 660M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W | 40W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 24.3 | 80.5+231% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 660M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | — |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Rembrandt+ |
| Release | October 13 2021 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #150 | #565 |
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