GeForce 6600 LE vs Radeon X1600
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 X1600 is on rank 364, 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 X1600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon X1600 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. However, the Radeon X1600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 LE | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 X1600, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 70% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 LE | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1600
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 X1600
The Radeon X1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2105 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 LE scores 51 and the Radeon X1600 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 X1600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1600). Raw compute: 2.046 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600). Boost clocks: 888 MHz vs 2105 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51+4% | 49 |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152 | 4608+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.046 TFLOPS | 19.4 TFLOPS+848% |
| Boost Clock | 888 MHz | 2105 MHz+137% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 96 | 288+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1600 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 LE draws 130W versus the Radeon X1600's 255W — a 64.9% difference. The GeForce 6600 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 350W (Radeon X1600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-49% | 255W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 180mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4+100% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon X1600 launched at $199 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 X1600) — the GeForce 6600 LE offers 70% better value. The Radeon X1600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-85% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-39% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.7+70% | 1.0 |
| Codename | GK104 | Navi 21 |
| Release | August 22 2012 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #799 | #34 |
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