GeForce 6600 vs GeForce G 105M
GeForce 6600
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GeForce G 105M
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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 G 105M is on rank 242, so the GeForce G 105M 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 G 105M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G 105M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7% 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.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 | GeForce G 105M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G 105M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 G 105M
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 G 105M
The GeForce G 105M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6600 scores 86 versus the GeForce G 105M's 92 — the GeForce G 105M leads by 7%. The GeForce 6600 is built on Kepler while the GeForce G 105M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 6600) vs 640 (GeForce G 105M). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600) vs 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G 105M). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1392 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce G 105M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 86 | 92+7% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+50% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.981 TFLOPS+6% | 1.862 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 1392 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 240 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce G 105M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G 105M has 512 MB. The GeForce G 105M 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 G 105M) — the GeForce G 105M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce G 105M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10.0 (GeForce G 105M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce G 105M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.0+11% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6600) vs No (GeForce G 105M). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G 105M).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce G 105M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 draws 140W versus the GeForce G 105M's 60W — a 80% difference. The GeForce G 105M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600) vs 350W (GeForce G 105M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 183mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce G 105M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 60W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 183mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 1.5+150% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G 105M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | GeForce G 105M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $270 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | GK106 | GP107 |
| Release | September 6 2012 | October 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #490 | #443 |
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