GeForce 6600 GT vs Radeon HD 6290M
GeForce 6600 GT
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Radeon HD 6290M
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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 Radeon HD 6290M is on rank 597, 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 Radeon HD 6290M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6600 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6290M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 6600 GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon HD 6290M
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.
Radeon HD 6290M
The Radeon HD 6290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 GT scores 143 and the Radeon HD 6290M reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6600 GT is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6290M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6290M). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 143+2% | 140 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+40% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.634 TFLOPS+102% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 112+133% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 192 KB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 6600 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6290M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6290M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6290M) — the Radeon HD 6290M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 GT draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6290M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6290M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 183mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.9+90% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 GT is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | Blackcomb |
| Release | August 16 2012 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #472 | #654 |
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