GeForce 6150 vs GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce 6150

2017Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+45645.5%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The GeForce 6150 is positioned at rank #713 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

#702

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

14873%

#704

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

13482%

#705

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

13447%

#709

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

12227%

#710

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

12144%

#712

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#713

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

100%

#714

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

100%

#715

MOBILITY RADEON X300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#716

MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#717

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

90%

#718

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

89%

#719

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

75%

#720

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

70%

#721

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

62%

#722

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

58%

#723

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

56%

#724

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

55%

#725

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

52%

#726

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

51%

#727

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

49%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 45645.5% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6150.

Insight	GeForce 6150	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-45645.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+45645.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $60), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 7524.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 6150	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7524.2%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6150 and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6150 scores 22 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 45645.5%. The GeForce 6150 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6150) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6150	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	22	10,064+45645%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1013%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1733 MHz+67%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	144 KB	960 KB+567%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6150	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6150 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6150) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6150	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6150) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 6150	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	9.0c	12+33%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	2.1	4.5+114%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6150) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6150) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce 6150	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo (VP1)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6150 draws 10W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 178.9% difference. The GeForce 6150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6150) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce 6150	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	10W-94%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	60	—
Perf/Watt	2.2	55.9+2441%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6150 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce 6150 costs 83.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (GeForce 6150) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 7522.7% better value. The GeForce 6150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).