GeForce 6600 vs GeForce G 105M

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.

GeForce 6600 vs GeForce G 105M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 6600 vs GeForce G 105M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 6600

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($270 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 140W vs 60W.

GeForce G 105M

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 60W instead of 140W, a 80W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $270 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce G 105M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 7% in PassMark G3D (92 vs 86), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 6600 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 6600 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce G 105M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 6600 vs GeForce G 105M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6600	GeForce G 105M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6600 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce G 105M carries 512 MB. GeForce G 105M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6600 and 128-bit on the GeForce G 105M. 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%

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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

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce G 105M (2016 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce 6600	GeForce G 105M
MSRP	$270	—
Codename	GK106	GP107
Release	September 6 2012	October 25 2016
Ranking	#490	#443

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