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GeForce 6150 LE
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MOBILITY RADEON 9700
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 6150 LE is positioned at rank 688 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is on rank 720, so the GeForce 6150 LE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6150 LE
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6150 LE is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). 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 MOBILITY RADEON 9700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6150 LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9700.
| Insight | GeForce 6150 LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+22.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6150 LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6150 LE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 83.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6150 LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+83.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 6150 LE and MOBILITY RADEON 9700
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.
MOBILITY RADEON 9700
The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6150 LE scores 33 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 27 — the GeForce 6150 LE leads by 22.2%. The GeForce 6150 LE is built on Pascal while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9700).
| Feature | GeForce 6150 LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 33+22% | 27 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+40% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+80% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6150 LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6150 LE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 has 128 MB. The GeForce 6150 LE offers 300% 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 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the GeForce 6150 LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6150 LE draws 10W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 6150 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-80% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 65 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.3+560% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6150 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The GeForce 6150 LE costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the GeForce 6150 LE offers 83.3% better value. The GeForce 6150 LE is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 6150 LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-39% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3+83% | 1.8 |
| Codename | GP108 | Broadway |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #657 | #846 |
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