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GeForce 6800 GT
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Radeon HD 6290M
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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 6800 GT is positioned at rank 728 and the Radeon HD 6290M is on rank 597, so the Radeon HD 6290M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6800 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6290M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6290M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6800 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 6800 GT 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 6800 GT and Radeon HD 6290M
GeForce 6800 GT
The GeForce 6800 GT 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: 142 points.
Radeon HD 6290M
The Radeon HD 6290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6800 GT scores 142 and the Radeon HD 6290M reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6800 GT is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 6290M uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 6800 GT) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6290M).
| Feature | GeForce 6800 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142+1% | 140 |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 960+329% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6800 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6800 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6290M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6290M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6800 GT draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6290M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6290M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 216mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.9+111% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6290M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 6800 GT | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Blackcomb |
| Release | July 15 2008 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #825 | #654 |
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