GeForce 6150 vs Radeon Xpress 1270

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 Radeon Xpress 1270 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 Xpress 1270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+22.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 6150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $49), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 299.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 6150	Radeon Xpress 1270
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+299.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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

Radeon Xpress 1270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6150 and Radeon Xpress 1270

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 Xpress 1270

The Radeon Xpress 1270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6150 scores 22 versus the Radeon Xpress 1270's 27 — the Radeon Xpress 1270 leads by 22.7%. The GeForce 6150 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Xpress 1270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6150) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1270). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150) vs 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1270). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6150	Radeon Xpress 1270
G3D Mark Score	22	27+23%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	2.368 TFLOPS+197%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+12%	925 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L1 Cache	144 KB	320 KB+122%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6150	Radeon Xpress 1270
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 6150	Radeon Xpress 1270
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6150) vs 9_0b (Radeon Xpress 1270). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6150	Radeon Xpress 1270
DirectX	9.0c	9_0b
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6150) vs Avivo (Radeon Xpress 1270). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs Avivo.

Feature	GeForce 6150	Radeon Xpress 1270
Encoder	None	Avivo
Decoder	PureVideo (VP1)	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6150 draws 10W versus the Radeon Xpress 1270's 150W — a 175% difference. The GeForce 6150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6150) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1270). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce 6150	Radeon Xpress 1270
TDP	10W-93%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	60	—
Perf/Watt	2.2+1000%	0.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6150 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon Xpress 1270 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 6150 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (GeForce 6150) vs 0.6 (Radeon Xpress 1270) — the GeForce 6150 offers 266.7% better value. The GeForce 6150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).