GeForce 6600 LE vs MOBILITY RADEON X600
GeForce 6600 LE
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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 LE is positioned at rank 319 and the MOBILITY RADEON X600 is on rank 693, so the GeForce 6600 LE 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 LE
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6600 LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON X600.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 LE | MOBILITY RADEON X600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON X600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY RADEON X600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 194.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 LE | MOBILITY RADEON X600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+194.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 LE and MOBILITY RADEON X600
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.
MOBILITY RADEON X600
The MOBILITY RADEON X600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 50 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 LE scores 51 and the MOBILITY RADEON X600 reaches 50 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6600 LE is built on Kepler while the MOBILITY RADEON X600 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X600). Raw compute: 2.046 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X600).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | MOBILITY RADEON X600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51+2% | 50 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152+44% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.046 TFLOPS+83% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+140% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+20% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | MOBILITY RADEON X600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 LE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON X600 has 128 MB. The GeForce 6600 LE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON X600) — the GeForce 6600 LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | MOBILITY RADEON X600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 9.0b (MOBILITY RADEON X600). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | MOBILITY RADEON X600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0b |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 LE draws 130W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X600's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | MOBILITY RADEON X600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 50W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 180mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 1.0+150% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the MOBILITY RADEON X600 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The MOBILITY RADEON X600 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 5.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X600) — the MOBILITY RADEON X600 offers 194.1% better value. The GeForce 6600 LE is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | MOBILITY RADEON X600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-40% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.7 | 5.0+194% |
| Codename | GK104 | Broadway |
| Release | August 22 2012 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #799 | #846 |
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