GeForce 6600 GT vs Quadro FX 380 LP

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 Quadro FX 380 LP is on rank 362, so the GeForce 6600 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 6600 GT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

10075%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9679%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

9567%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

9550%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

9531%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

9476%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

9357%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9322%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9236%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

9211%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

9100%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9081%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

8917%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8911%

#325

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

11111%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

100%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

94%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

92%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

88%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

81%

#346

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

81%

#347

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

81%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

79%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

75%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

72%

#352

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

69%

#353

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

69%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

68%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380 LP

#347

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

17178%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

100%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

94%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

93%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

93%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

92%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

91%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

91%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

83%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

79%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

77%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

76%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

71%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

71%

#376

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

71%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 380 LP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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	Quadro FX 380 LP
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 380 LP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 380 LP holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 238% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 6600 GT	Quadro FX 380 LP
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+238%)
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.

GeForce 6600 GT Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 380 LP Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6600 GT and Quadro FX 380 LP

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.

Quadro FX 380 LP

The Quadro FX 380 LP is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 145 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 6600 GT scores 143 and the Quadro FX 380 LP reaches 145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6600 GT is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 380 LP uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP).

Feature	GeForce 6600 GT	Quadro FX 380 LP
G3D Mark Score	143	145+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	1344+460%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.634 TFLOPS+323%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	112+40%	80
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6600 GT	Quadro FX 380 LP
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6600 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 380 LP has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 380 LP offers 100% 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 256 KB (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the GeForce 6600 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6600 GT	Quadro FX 380 LP
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6600 GT draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 380 LP's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 6600 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 6600 GT	Quadro FX 380 LP
TDP	150W-21%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	183mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	1.0+25%	0.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6600 GT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro FX 380 LP launched at $169 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 380 LP costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the Quadro FX 380 LP offers 234.5% better value. The GeForce 6600 GT is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).