GeForce 6800 vs Radeon X1950 GT
GeForce 6800
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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 X1950 GT is on rank 339, so the Radeon X1950 GT 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 X1950 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1950 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon X1950 GT 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 GeForce 6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1950 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 4.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1950 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 X1950 GT
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 X1950 GT
The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6800 scores 113 versus the Radeon X1950 GT's 106 — the GeForce 6800 leads by 6.6%. The GeForce 6800 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon X1950 GT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 6800) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1950 GT). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800) vs 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2324 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 113+7% | 106 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 5120+1900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 23.8 TFLOPS+3942% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 2324 MHz+102% |
| 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 X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1950 GT has 512 MB. The Radeon X1950 GT 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 X1950 GT) — the Radeon X1950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6800) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1950 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6800) vs Avivo (Radeon X1950 GT). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs Avivo.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Avivo |
| Decoder | PureVideo (VP1) | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6800 draws 33W versus the Radeon X1950 GT's 335W — a 164.1% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800) vs 350W (Radeon X1950 GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 230mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-90% | 335W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 198mm | 230mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4+1033% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6800 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon X1950 GT launched at $140 and now averages $49. The Radeon X1950 GT costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 6800) vs 2.2 (Radeon X1950 GT) — the GeForce 6800 offers 4.5% better value. The Radeon X1950 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $140-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3+5% | 2.2 |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 21 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | May 10 2022 |
| Ranking | #832 | #25 |
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