GeForce 6800 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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. The GeForce 6800 is positioned at rank #726 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6800

#716

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

28571%

#718

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

25900%

#719

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

25832%

#723

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

23489%

#724

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

23329%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

100%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

97%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

95%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

89%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

87%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

87%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

79%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

79%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

76%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

58%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

53%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

53%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

42%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

39%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8806.2% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB 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 GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8806.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8806.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+2300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 7321.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7321.8%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

GeForce 6800 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6800 and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6800 scores 113 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 8806.2%. The GeForce 6800 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 6800) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	113	10,064+8806%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	256	2560+900%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1407%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz	1733 MHz+51%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	16	160+900%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6800 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6800) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6800) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	9.0c	12+33%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	2.1	4.5+114%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6800) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo (VP1)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6800 draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 138% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 198mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	33W-82%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin
Length	198mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	3.4	55.9+1544%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6800 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce 6800 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 6800) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 7191.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).