GeForce 6150 LE vs GeForce PCX 5900

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. The GeForce 6150 LE is positioned at rank #688 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6150 LE

#678

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

9870%

#680

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

8947%

#681

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

8924%

#685

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

8115%

#686

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

8059%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

100%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

96%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

93%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

92%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#694

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

#695

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

89%

#696

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

89%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

87%

#698

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

85%

#699

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

85%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

83%

#701

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

83%

#702

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

81%

#703

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

81%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 6150 LE is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce 6150 LE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce PCX 5900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce PCX 5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6150 LE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce PCX 5900
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
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 PCX 5900 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 6150 LE Benchmark Check

GeForce PCX 5900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6150 LE and GeForce PCX 5900

GeForce 6150 LE

The GeForce 6150 LE 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: 33 points.

GeForce PCX 5900

The GeForce PCX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 6150 LE scores 33 and the GeForce PCX 5900 reaches 34 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6150 LE is built on Pascal while the GeForce PCX 5900 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900).

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce PCX 5900
G3D Mark Score	33	34+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1024 ×2+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS ×2+56%
ROPs	16	48 ×2+200%
TMUs	24	64 ×2+167%
L1 Cache	0.14 MB	1 MB+614%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce PCX 5900
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6150 LE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce PCX 5900 has 256 MB. The GeForce 6150 LE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 768 KB (GeForce PCX 5900) — the GeForce PCX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce PCX 5900
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6150 LE draws 10W versus the GeForce PCX 5900's 365W — a 189.3% difference. The GeForce 6150 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 350W (GeForce PCX 5900). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce PCX 5900
TDP	10W-97%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	65	—
Perf/Watt	3.3+3200%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6150 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce PCX 5900 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce PCX 5900 costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (GeForce 6150 LE) vs Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) — the GeForce PCX 5900 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 6150 LE is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).