GeForce 6600 GT vs FirePro 2270
GeForce 6600 GT
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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 6600 GT is positioned at rank 340 and the FirePro 2270 is on rank 352, so the GeForce 6600 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600 GT
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6600 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2270 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 6600 GT and FirePro 2270
GeForce 6600 GT
The GeForce 6600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points. Launch price was $299.
FirePro 2270
The FirePro 2270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 142 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 GT scores 143 and the FirePro 2270 reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6600 GT is built on Kepler while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 143 | 142 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 2048+52% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.634 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+32% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 512 KB+357% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 768 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6600 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2270 has 1 GB. The FirePro 2270 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 768 KB (FirePro 2270) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 768 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 11 (FirePro 2270). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11+22% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.4+110% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6600 GT) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 GT draws 150W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 58.5% difference. The GeForce 6600 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 183mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-45% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 183mm | 170mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 60°C-20% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0+100% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 GT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro 2270 launched at $149 and now averages $30. The FirePro 2270 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 4.7 (FirePro 2270) — the FirePro 2270 offers 62.1% better value. The FirePro 2270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $149-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 4.7+62% |
| Codename | GK104 | Tahiti |
| Release | August 16 2012 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #472 | #423 |
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