GeForce 6800 vs GeForce 8300 GS

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 vs GeForce 8300 GS FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 6800 vs GeForce 8300 GS: 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

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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498% HIGHER MSRP
$299 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 2.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌16.5% longer card at 198mm vs 170mm.

GeForce 8300 GS

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 508.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Measures 170mm instead of 198mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 8300 GS is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.8% in PassMark G3D (115 vs 113), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce 6800 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 8300 GS makes the most sense to buy today. It is $249 cheaper on MSRP at $50 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 508.6% (2.3 vs 0.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 8300 GS is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 6800 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 6800 vs GeForce 8300 GS Technical Specifications

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

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 8300 GS

The GeForce 8300 GS 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: 115 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 6800 scores 113 and the GeForce 8300 GS reaches 115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6800 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8300 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 6800) vs 256 (GeForce 8300 GS). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300 GS). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce 8300 GS
G3D Mark Score	113	115+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.5888 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	16	16
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce 8300 GS
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 6800 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8300 GS carries 512 MB. GeForce 8300 GS 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 6800 and 128-bit on the GeForce 8300 GS.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce 8300 GS
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	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6800) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8300 GS). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce 8300 GS
DirectX	9.0c	10.0+11%
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	2.1	3.3+57%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6800) vs No (GeForce 8300 GS). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8300 GS).

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce 8300 GS
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo (VP1)	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6800 draws 33W versus the GeForce 8300 GS's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800) vs 350W (GeForce 8300 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 198mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce 8300 GS
TDP	33W	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	198mm	170mm
Height	111mm	106mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	3.4	3.5+3%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6800 came in at $299, while the GeForce 8300 GS launched at $50. On MSRP, GeForce 8300 GS was 83.3% cheaper ($249 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.4 (GeForce 6800) vs 2.3 (GeForce 8300 GS) — the GeForce 8300 GS offers 475% better value.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce 8300 GS
MSRP	$299	$50-83%
Performance per Dollar	0.4	2.3+475%
Codename	GM108	GM108
Release	July 22 2014	July 22 2014
Ranking	#832	#832

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