GeForce 6100 vs Radeon X1200
GeForce 6100
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Radeon X1200
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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 X1200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1200 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon X1200 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 X1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6100.
| Insight | GeForce 6100 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+22.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X1200 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 X1200
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 X1200
The Radeon X1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6100 scores 27 versus the Radeon X1200's 33 — the Radeon X1200 leads by 22.2%. The GeForce 6100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon X1200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6100) vs 384 (Radeon X1200). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce 6100) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27 | 33+22% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+43% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+43% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+50% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 6100) vs 128 KB (Radeon X1200) — the GeForce 6100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6100 draws 30W versus the Radeon X1200's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6100) vs 350W (Radeon X1200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9+29% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon X1200 launched at $80 and now averages $15. The GeForce 6100 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 6100) vs 2.2 (Radeon X1200) — the GeForce 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon X1200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 2.2 |
| Codename | GP108 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #641 | #898 |
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