GeForce 8300 GS vs GeForce 6800
GeForce 8300 GS
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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 8300 GS is positioned at rank 625 and the GeForce 6800 is on rank 726, so the GeForce 8300 GS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8300 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 8300 GS | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8300 GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8300 GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 GS | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 8300 GS and GeForce 6800
GeForce 8300 GS
The GeForce 8300 GS 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: 115 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8300 GS scores 115 and the GeForce 6800 reaches 113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8300 GS is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 6800 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 256 (GeForce 6800). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115+2% | 113 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 8300 GS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6800 has 256 MB. The GeForce 8300 GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6800). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8300 GS) vs None (GeForce 6800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo (VP1). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6800).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo (VP1) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,WMV |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8300 GS draws 33W versus the GeForce 6800's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 350W (GeForce 6800). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 198mm |
| Height | 106mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-19% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5+3% | 3.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8300 GS launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 6800 launched at $299 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 2.3 (GeForce 6800) — the GeForce 6800 offers 0% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-83% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #832 | #832 |
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