GeForce 6600 LE vs Radeon Xpress 1300

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 Xpress 1300 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Xpress 1300 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 Xpress 1300 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 Xpress 1300
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
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. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon Xpress 1300, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 60.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 6600 LE	Radeon Xpress 1300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+60.2%)	❌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.

GeForce 6600 LE Benchmark Check

Radeon Xpress 1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6600 LE and Radeon Xpress 1300

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 Xpress 1300

The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 6600 LE scores 51 and the Radeon Xpress 1300 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 Xpress 1300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300). Raw compute: 2.046 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300). Boost clocks: 888 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	Radeon Xpress 1300
G3D Mark Score	51	52+2%
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1152	1280+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.046 TFLOPS	4.224 TFLOPS+106%
Boost Clock	888 MHz	1650 MHz+86%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	96+20%	80
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	Radeon Xpress 1300
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 Xpress 1300 has 512 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1300 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 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	Radeon Xpress 1300
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 9.0c (Radeon Xpress 1300). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	Radeon Xpress 1300
DirectX	9.0c	9.0c
OpenGL	2.0	2.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6600 LE draws 130W versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 85W — a 41.9% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce 6600 LE	Radeon Xpress 1300
TDP	130W	85W-35%
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	0.6+50%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6600 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 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 1.1 (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the GeForce 6600 LE offers 54.5% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).