GeForce 6600 LE vs GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

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 6600 LE is positioned at rank #319 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 6600 LE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

4267%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4099%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

4052%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4045%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4036%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

4014%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

3963%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3948%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3912%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

3901%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

3854%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3846%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

3776%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3774%

#304

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

4706%

#319

GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#320

Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#321

Radeon HD 3200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#322

Radeon HD 2350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $48

91%

#323

Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

90%

#324

Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

89%

#326

GeForce 7300 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

82%

#327

Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $40

77%

#329

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

68%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

66%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

50%

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 GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6600 LE.

Insight	GeForce 6600 LE	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+15.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra 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.

GeForce 6600 LE Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6600 LE and GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

GeForce 6600 LE

The GeForce 6600 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 823 MHz to 888 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points.

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6600 LE scores 51 versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 59 — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra leads by 15.7%. The GeForce 6600 LE is built on Kepler while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Raw compute: 2.046 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra).

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	51	59+16%
Architecture	Kepler	Rankine
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1152+500%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.046 TFLOPS+196%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	96+200%	32
L1 Cache	96 KB	256 KB+167%
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
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)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce 6600 LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
DirectX	9.0c	9.0a
OpenGL	2.0+33%	1.5
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6600 LE draws 130W versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 116W — a 11.4% difference. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 180mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
TDP	130W	116W-11%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	180mm	229mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	0.4	0.5+25%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6600 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 6600 LE is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).