GeForce 6600 LE vs RADEON 9800

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 RADEON 9800 is on rank 740, so the GeForce 6600 LE 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 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 RADEON 9800

#730

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

72380%

#732

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

65613%

#733

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

65440%

#737

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

59507%

#738

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

59100%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

100%

#742

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

67%

#743

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

67%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

53%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

40%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

40%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

33%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

27%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

27%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

20%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

20%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

20%

#753

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

20%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

13%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

7%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The RADEON 9800 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6600 LE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6600 LE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 6600 LE	RADEON 9800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+13.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
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 GeForce 6600 LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1069.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 6600 LE	RADEON 9800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1069.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399)

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

RADEON 9800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6600 LE and RADEON 9800

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.

RADEON 9800

The RADEON 9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6600 LE scores 51 versus the RADEON 9800's 58 — the RADEON 9800 leads by 13.7%. The GeForce 6600 LE is built on Kepler while the RADEON 9800 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 2.046 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800). Boost clocks: 888 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	RADEON 9800
G3D Mark Score	51	58+14%
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1152	2560+122%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.046 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+626%
Boost Clock	888 MHz	2900 MHz+227%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	96	160+67%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	RADEON 9800
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6600 LE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 has 128 MB. The GeForce 6600 LE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	RADEON 9800
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6600 LE draws 130W versus the RADEON 9800's 55W — a 81.1% difference. The RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 350W (RADEON 9800). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	RADEON 9800
TDP	130W	55W-58%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	180mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	0.4	1.1+175%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6600 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RADEON 9800 launched at $399 and now averages $399. The GeForce 6600 LE costs 92.5% less ($369 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9800) — the GeForce 6600 LE offers 1600% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).