GeForce 6150 vs GeForce FX Go 5600
GeForce 6150
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GeForce FX Go 5600
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 is positioned at rank 713 and the GeForce FX Go 5600 is on rank 270, so the GeForce FX Go 5600 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go 5600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6150 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce 6150 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX Go 5600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1512.9% more VRAM (512 MB vs 32 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX Go 5600.
| Insight | GeForce 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+22.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.2%) |
| 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 (+1512.9%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 6150 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 6150 and GeForce FX Go 5600
GeForce 6150
The GeForce 6150 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: 22 points.
GeForce FX Go 5600
The GeForce FX Go 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6150 scores 22 versus the GeForce FX Go 5600's 18 — the GeForce 6150 leads by 22.2%. The GeForce 6150 is built on Pascal while the GeForce FX Go 5600 uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6150) vs 336 (GeForce FX Go 5600). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go 5600).
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22+22% | 18 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Rankine |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+14% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 1.089 TFLOPS+37% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 56+133% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 448 KB+211% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6150 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX Go 5600 has 32 MB. The GeForce 6150 offers 1512.9% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+1513% | 0.031 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6150) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX Go 5600). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6150) vs VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go 5600). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs VPE 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6150) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go 5600).
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VPE 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo (VP1) | VPE 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6150 draws 10W versus the GeForce FX Go 5600's 150W — a 175% difference. The GeForce 6150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6150) vs 350W (GeForce FX Go 5600). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-93% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 60-25% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2+2100% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | GP108 | GF114 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | May 17 2011 |
| Ranking | #657 | #605 |
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