GeForce 6800 vs GeForce Go 6800

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 Go 6800 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 Go 6800: 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

✅43.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 195W, a 162W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce Go 6800

2012

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 256 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 128 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 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌490.9% higher power demand at 195W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 6800 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 43.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6.6% in PassMark G3D (113 vs 106), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 6800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 256 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2012. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 6800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 6800 vs GeForce Go 6800 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 Go 6800

The GeForce Go 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6800 scores 113 versus the GeForce Go 6800's 106 — the GeForce 6800 leads by 6.6%. The GeForce 6800 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce Go 6800 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 6800) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1058 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce Go 6800
G3D Mark Score	113+7%	106
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	1536+500%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	3.25 TFLOPS+452%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+9%	1058 MHz
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	16	128+700%
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce Go 6800
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 Go 6800 carries 128 MB. GeForce 6800 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 Go 6800. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6800) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 6800) — the GeForce 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce Go 6800
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6800) vs 10.0 (GeForce Go 6800). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce Go 6800
DirectX	9.0c	10.0+11%
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	2.1	2.1
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6800) vs No (GeForce Go 6800). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6800).

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce Go 6800
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo (VP1)	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6800 draws 33W versus the GeForce Go 6800's 195W — a 142.1% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6800). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 198mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce Go 6800
TDP	33W-83%	195W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	198mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	3.4+580%	0.5

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 6800 (2014 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce Go 6800
MSRP	$299	—
Codename	GM108	GK104
Release	July 22 2014	March 22 2012
Ranking	#832	#410

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