GeForce 6600 LE vs RADEON E2400
GeForce 6600 LE
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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 RADEON E2400 is on rank 351, 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 RADEON E2400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON E2400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 LE.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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
The GeForce 6600 LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6600 LE holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 226.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+226.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 RADEON E2400
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 E2400
The RADEON E2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 LE scores 51 and the RADEON E2400 reaches 52 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 RADEON E2400 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 384 (RADEON E2400). Raw compute: 2.046 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (RADEON E2400). Boost clocks: 888 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51 | 52+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152+200% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.046 TFLOPS+125% | 0.9085 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 888 MHz | 1124 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+300% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON E2400 has 512 MB. The RADEON E2400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 LE draws 130W versus the RADEON E2400's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The RADEON E2400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 350W (RADEON E2400). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 50W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 180mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 1.0+150% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RADEON E2400 launched at $100 and now averages $100. The GeForce 6600 LE costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 0.5 (RADEON E2400) — the GeForce 6600 LE offers 240% better value. The RADEON E2400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-70% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-70% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.7+240% | 0.5 |
| Codename | GK104 | Lexa |
| Release | August 22 2012 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #799 | #773 |
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