GeForce 6600 GT vs GeForce 505
GeForce 6600 GT
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GeForce 505
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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 GeForce 505 is on rank 674, 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 GeForce 505
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 505 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The GeForce 505 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6600 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 505 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6600 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 505 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $50 for the GeForce 6600 GT, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 235.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+235.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GeForce 505
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.
GeForce 505
The GeForce 505 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 GT scores 143 and the GeForce 505 reaches 144 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 GeForce 505 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 2,048 (GeForce 505). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 505). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 143 | 144 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 2048+52% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.634 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+80% |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz | 1155 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 24 | 40+67% |
| TMUs | 112+75% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.11 MB | 2 MB+1718% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 505 has 512 MB. The GeForce 505 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 2 MB (GeForce 505) — the GeForce 505 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 10.1 (GeForce 505). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.1+12% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6600 GT) vs No (GeForce 505). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 505).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 GT draws 150W versus the GeForce 505's 25W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce 505 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 505). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 183mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 25W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 183mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 64mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 5.8+480% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 GT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 505 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce 505 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 9.6 (GeForce 505) — the GeForce 505 offers 231% better value. The GeForce 505 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $99-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 9.6+231% |
| Codename | GK104 | GA107 |
| Release | August 16 2012 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #472 | #407 |
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