GeForce 6800 GS vs Quadro FX 1600M

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 6800 GS vs Quadro FX 1600M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 6800 GS vs Quadro FX 1600M: 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 6800 GS

2008

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 189W, a 39W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2008 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro FX 1600M

2008

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 55nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2008 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 0.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌26% higher power demand at 189W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro FX 1600M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (195 vs 192), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce 6800 GS 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 6800 GS makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro FX 1600M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 6800 GS vs Quadro FX 1600M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 6800 GS

The GeForce 6800 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 192 points.

Quadro FX 1600M

The Quadro FX 1600M 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: 195 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 6800 GS scores 192 and the Quadro FX 1600M reaches 195 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6800 GS is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 1600M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 6800 GS) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1600M).

Feature	GeForce 6800 GS	Quadro FX 1600M
G3D Mark Score	192	195+2%
Architecture	G9x	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	65 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	224	240+7%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 6800 GS gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 1600M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 6800 GS	Quadro FX 1600M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6800 GS has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1600M carries 512 MB. Quadro FX 1600M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce 6800 GS and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 1600M.

Feature	GeForce 6800 GS	Quadro FX 1600M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6800 GS draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 1600M's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 6800 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800 GS) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1600M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.