GeForce 6600 vs Quadro FX 360M
GeForce 6600
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Quadro FX 360M
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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 Quadro FX 360M is on rank 408, 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 Quadro FX 360M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 360M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6600.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 | Quadro FX 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 360M 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 Quadro FX 360M
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.
Quadro FX 360M
The Quadro FX 360M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 87 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 scores 86 and the Quadro FX 360M reaches 87 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6600 is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 360M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 6600) vs 240 (Quadro FX 360M). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 360M).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | Quadro FX 360M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 86 | 87+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+300% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.981 TFLOPS+218% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | Quadro FX 360M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce 6600) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 360M) — the GeForce 6600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | Quadro FX 360M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 draws 140W versus the Quadro FX 360M's 189W — a 29.8% difference. The GeForce 6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600) vs 350W (Quadro FX 360M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | Quadro FX 360M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-26% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 183mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+20% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 | Quadro FX 360M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $270 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | GK106 | GT200B |
| Release | September 6 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #490 | #815 |
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