GeForce 6100 vs GeForce 6150SE

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.

GeForce 6100 vs GeForce 6150SE FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 6100 vs GeForce 6150SE: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 6100

2017

Why buy it

✅+8% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $30 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 30W vs 10W.

GeForce 6150SE

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($30 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 10W instead of 30W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (25 vs 27).
❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 6100 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 8% in PassMark G3D (27 vs 25), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 6100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 6150SE makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 6150SE is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 6100 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 6100 vs GeForce 6150SE Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce 6150SE

The GeForce 6150SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6100 scores 27 versus the GeForce 6150SE's 25 — the GeForce 6100 leads by 8%. The GeForce 6100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 6150SE uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6100) vs 384 (GeForce 6150SE). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce 6100) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150SE). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce 6150SE
G3D Mark Score	27+8%	25
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+41%	0.7972 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+41%	1038 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	144 KB	144 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce 6150SE
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6100 and 128-bit on the GeForce 6150SE.

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce 6150SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6100) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6150SE). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce 6150SE
DirectX	9.0c	9.0c
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	2.1	2.1
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6100) vs No (GeForce 6150SE). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6100) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6150SE).

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce 6150SE
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo	PureVideo
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6100 draws 30W versus the GeForce 6150SE's 10W — a 100% difference. The GeForce 6150SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6100) vs 350W (GeForce 6150SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce 6150SE
TDP	30W	10W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	0.9	2.5+178%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6100 came in at $0, while the GeForce 6150SE launched at $30. On MSRP, GeForce 6100 was 100+% cheaper ($30 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6100) vs 0.8 (GeForce 6150SE) — the GeForce 6100 offers Infinity% better value.

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce 6150SE
MSRP	$0-100%	$30
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	0.8
Codename	GP108	GP108
Release	May 17 2017	May 17 2017
Ranking	#641	#657

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