GeForce 6600 vs GeForce 9300 SE
GeForce 6600
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 6600 is positioned at rank 362 and the GeForce 9300 SE is on rank 668, so the GeForce 6600 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9300 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 and GeForce 9300 SE
GeForce 6600
The GeForce 6600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 86 points. Launch price was $229.
GeForce 9300 SE
The GeForce 9300 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 scores 86 and the GeForce 9300 SE reaches 82 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6600 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 9300 SE uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 6600) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 SE). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 SE). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 86+5% | 82 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+150% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.981 TFLOPS+174% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz+10% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6600 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300 SE has 512 MB. The GeForce 9300 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce 6600) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300 SE) — the GeForce 9300 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9300 SE). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11.1 (10_0)+23% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6600) vs None (GeForce 9300 SE). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD (VP3). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6600) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9300 SE).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo HD (VP3) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 draws 140W versus the GeForce 9300 SE's 33W — a 123.7% difference. The GeForce 9300 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 183mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 33W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 183mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 2.5+317% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 launched at $270 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 9300 SE launched at $50 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.6 (GeForce 6600) vs 8.2 (GeForce 9300 SE) — the GeForce 6600 offers 4.9% better value. The GeForce 9300 SE is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $270 | $50-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.6+5% | 8.2 |
| Codename | GK106 | GM108 |
| Release | September 6 2012 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #490 | #810 |
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