GeForce 6100 vs RADEON 9800 SE

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The RADEON 9800 SE 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 GeForce 6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9800 SE.

Insight	GeForce 6100	RADEON 9800 SE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+12.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 6100 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.

GeForce 6100 Benchmark Check

RADEON 9800 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6100 and RADEON 9800 SE

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 SE

The RADEON 9800 SE 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: 24 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6100 scores 27 versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 24 — the GeForce 6100 leads by 12.5%. The GeForce 6100 is built on Pascal while the RADEON 9800 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6100) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800 SE). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce 6100) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 SE). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6100	RADEON 9800 SE
G3D Mark Score	27+13%	24
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6100	RADEON 9800 SE
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 SE has 256 MB. The GeForce 6100 offers 100% 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 SE) — the RADEON 9800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6100	RADEON 9800 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6100 draws 30W versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6100) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce 6100	RADEON 9800 SE
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+125%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON 9800 SE launched at $0 and now averages $30. The GeForce 6100 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 6100) vs 0.8 (RADEON 9800 SE) — the GeForce 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).