GeForce 6600 LE
VS
Radeon X1050

GeForce 6600 LE vs Radeon X1050

NVIDIA

GeForce 6600 LE

2012Core: 823 MHzBoost: 888 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon X1050

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2800 MHz

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. 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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1050 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The Radeon X1050 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 GeForce 6600 LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1050.

InsightGeForce 6600 LERadeon X1050
Performance
Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
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

The GeForce 6600 LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon X1050, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 70% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce 6600 LERadeon X1050
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+70%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 X1050

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon X1050

The Radeon X1050 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 2800 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 6600 LE scores 51 and the Radeon X1050 reaches 49 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6600 LE is built on Kepler while the Radeon X1050 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 2,048 (Radeon X1050). Raw compute: 2.046 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon X1050). Boost clocks: 888 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 6600 LERadeon X1050
G3D Mark Score
51+4%
49
Architecture
Kepler
RDNA 3.5
Process Node
28 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
1152
2048+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.046 TFLOPS
11.47 TFLOPS+461%
Boost Clock
888 MHz
2800 MHz+215%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
96
128+33%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
8 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 6600 LERadeon X1050
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)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 8 MB (Radeon X1050) — the Radeon X1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 6600 LERadeon X1050
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
8 MB+1500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 9_0b (Radeon X1050). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 6600 LERadeon X1050
DirectX
9.0c
9_0b
Max Displays
2
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6600 LE draws 130W versus the Radeon X1050's 55W — a 81.1% difference. The Radeon X1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 350W (Radeon X1050). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce 6600 LERadeon X1050
TDP
130W
55W-58%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
180mm
165mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
1
Perf/Watt
0.4
0.9+125%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6600 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon X1050 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 6600 LE costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 1.0 (Radeon X1050) — the GeForce 6600 LE offers 70% better value. The Radeon X1050 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce 6600 LERadeon X1050
MSRP
$30
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$30-39%
$49
Performance per Dollar
1.7+70%
1.0
Codename
GK104
Strix Halo
Release
August 22 2012
January 6 2025
Ranking
#799
#126