
GeForce 6100 vs RADEON 9800

GeForce 6100
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RADEON 9800
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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
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The RADEON 9800 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 114.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-114.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+114.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON 9800 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 GeForce 6100 and RADEON 9800

GeForce 6100
The GeForce 6100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points. Launch price was $79.

RADEON 9800
The RADEON 9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6100 scores 27 versus the RADEON 9800's 58 — the RADEON 9800 leads by 114.8%. The GeForce 6100 is built on Pascal while the RADEON 9800 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6100) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce 6100) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27 | 58+115% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+1218% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 2900 MHz+98% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 has 128 MB. The GeForce 6100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6100) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6100 draws 30W versus the RADEON 9800's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6100) vs 350W (RADEON 9800). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-45% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.1+22% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON 9800 launched at $399 and now averages $399. The GeForce 6100 costs 100+% less ($399 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 6100) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9800) — the GeForce 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $399 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 0.1 |
| Codename | GP108 | Strix Halo |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #641 | #98 |
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