GeForce 6800 vs RADEON X800 GTO
GeForce 6800
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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 X800 GTO is on rank 345, so the RADEON X800 GTO 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 X800 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 GTO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The RADEON X800 GTO 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 X800 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6800.
| Insight | GeForce 6800 | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $199 for the RADEON X800 GTO, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 291.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6800 | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+291.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) |
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 X800 GTO
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 X800 GTO
The RADEON X800 GTO 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 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6800 scores 113 and the RADEON X800 GTO 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 RADEON X800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 6800) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 GTO). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 GTO). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 113 | 115+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 4608+1700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+3422% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 2250 MHz+96% |
| ROPs | 8 | 128+1500% |
| TMUs | 16 | 288+1700% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6800) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800 GTO) — the RADEON X800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| 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 X800 GTO's 300W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800) vs 350W (RADEON X800 GTO). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-89% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| 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 X800 GTO launched at $199 and now averages $199. The GeForce 6800 costs 74.9% less ($149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 6800) vs 0.6 (RADEON X800 GTO) — the GeForce 6800 offers 283.3% better value. The RADEON X800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 6800 | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $199-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-75% | $199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3+283% | 0.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 21 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #832 | #42 |
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