Radeon Vega 2 vs Radeon HD 7660D

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7660D

#503

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2585%

#505

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2343%

#506

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2337%

#510

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2125%

#511

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2111%

#513

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

100%

#514

Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#515

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#516

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $150

99%

#517

GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#518

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#519

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#520

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#521

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

96%

#522

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#523

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#524

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#525

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#526

Mobility Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

94%

#527

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#528

Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7660D lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7660D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 2.

Insight	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 7660D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7660D 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.

Radeon Vega 2 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7660D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 2 and Radeon HD 7660D

Radeon Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

Radeon HD 7660D

The Radeon HD 7660D 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: 512 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 2 scores 506 and the Radeon HD 7660D reaches 512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 2 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon HD 7660D uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 2) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7660D). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7660D).

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 7660D
G3D Mark Score	506	512+1%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	TeraScale 2
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	448	480+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS+195%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	28+17%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 7660D
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 2 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7660D has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7660D offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 7660D
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2) vs 11 (11_2) (Radeon HD 7660D). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 7660D
DirectX	12 (12_1)+9%	11 (11_2)
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660D). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7660D).

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 7660D
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 2 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 7660D's 45W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon Vega 2) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660D). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 7660D
TDP	15W-67%	45W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70	70°C
Perf/Watt	33.7+196%	11.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 7660D launched at $122 and now averages $15. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) vs 34.1 (Radeon HD 7660D) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).