GeForce 6150 vs RADEON 9600SE
GeForce 6150
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RADEON 9600SE
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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 RADEON 9600SE is on rank 723, so the GeForce 6150 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 RADEON 9600SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9600SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The RADEON 9600SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6150 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9600SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6150.
| Insight | GeForce 6150 | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+22.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $65 for the RADEON 9600SE, it costs 85% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 429.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6150 | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+429.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65) |
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 RADEON 9600SE
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.
RADEON 9600SE
The RADEON 9600SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6150 scores 22 versus the RADEON 9600SE's 27 — the RADEON 9600SE leads by 22.7%. The GeForce 6150 is built on Pascal while the RADEON 9600SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6150) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9600SE). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600SE). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22 | 27+23% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+1763% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2900 MHz+179% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6150) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9600SE) — the RADEON 9600SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6150) vs 9.0 (RADEON 9600SE). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1+5% | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6150) vs None (RADEON 9600SE). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6150) vs MPEG-2 (RADEON 9600SE).
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo (VP1) | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6150 draws 10W versus the RADEON 9600SE's 55W — a 138.5% difference. The GeForce 6150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6150) vs 350W (RADEON 9600SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 60.
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-82% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60 | 60 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2+340% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6150 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON 9600SE launched at $65 and now averages $65. The GeForce 6150 costs 84.6% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (GeForce 6150) vs 0.4 (RADEON 9600SE) — the GeForce 6150 offers 450% better value. The RADEON 9600SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce 6150 | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-54% | $65 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-85% | $65 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.2+450% | 0.4 |
| Codename | GP108 | Strix Halo |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #657 | #98 |
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