GeForce 6800 vs GeForce 405
GeForce 6800
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GeForce 405
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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 6800 is positioned at rank 726 and the GeForce 405 is on rank 589, so the GeForce 405 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 405
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 405 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% 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 6800.
| Insight | GeForce 6800 | GeForce 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 405 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 405 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $50), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 944.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6800 | GeForce 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+944.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 and GeForce 405
GeForce 6800
The GeForce 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points.
GeForce 405
The GeForce 405 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 118 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6800 scores 113 and the GeForce 405 reaches 118 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6800 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 405 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 6800) vs 640 (GeForce 405). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 405). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | GeForce 405 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 113 | 118+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+122% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+13% | 1020 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | GeForce 405 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6800 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 405 has 512 MB. The GeForce 405 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6800) vs 2 MB (GeForce 405) — the GeForce 405 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | GeForce 405 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6800) vs 10.1 (GeForce 405). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | GeForce 405 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.1+12% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6800) vs None (GeForce 405). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 405).
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | GeForce 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo (VP1) | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6800 draws 33W versus the GeForce 405's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800) vs 350W (GeForce 405). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 198mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | GeForce 405 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 198mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 64mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4+112% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6800 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 405 launched at $40 and now averages $5. The GeForce 405 costs 90% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 6800) vs 23.6 (GeForce 405) — the GeForce 405 offers 926.1% better value. The GeForce 405 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | GeForce 405 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $40-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $5-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 23.6+926% |
| Codename | GM108 | GM107 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #832 | #671 |
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