GeForce 6800 vs Radeon X1600 XT
GeForce 6800
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Radeon X1600 XT
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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 Radeon X1600 XT is on rank 345, so the Radeon X1600 XT 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 Radeon X1600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon X1600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $50 for the GeForce 6800, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 242.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+242.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon X1600 XT
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.
Radeon X1600 XT
The Radeon X1600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 116 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6800 scores 113 and the Radeon X1600 XT reaches 116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6800 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon X1600 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 6800) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1600 XT). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800) vs 23.04 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 XT). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 113 | 116+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 5120+1900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS+3813% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 2250 MHz+96% |
| ROPs | 8 | 128+1500% |
| TMUs | 16 | 320+1900% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1600 XT has 512 MB. The Radeon X1600 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6800) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1600 XT) — the Radeon X1600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6800 draws 33W versus the Radeon X1600 XT's 300W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800) vs 350W (Radeon X1600 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-89% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 198mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4+750% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6800 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon X1600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $15. The Radeon X1600 XT costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 6800) vs 7.7 (Radeon X1600 XT) — the Radeon X1600 XT offers 234.8% better value. The Radeon X1600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $199-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 7.7+235% |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 21 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #832 | #35 |
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