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GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
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GeForce Go 6400
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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 FX 5600 Ultra is positioned at rank 377 and the GeForce Go 6400 is on rank 338, so the GeForce Go 6400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 6400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 41.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce Go 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+41.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+681.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 6400 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 FX 5600 Ultra and GeForce Go 6400
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce Go 6400
The GeForce Go 6400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra scores 17 versus the GeForce Go 6400's 24 — the GeForce Go 6400 leads by 41.2%. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is built on Rankine while the GeForce Go 6400 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 384 (GeForce Go 6400). Raw compute: 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6400).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce Go 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17 | 24+41% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.263 TFLOPS+82% | 0.6927 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+1500% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce Go 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 5600 Ultra comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 6400 has 16 MB. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers 681.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 256 KB (GeForce Go 6400) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce Go 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB+681% | 0.016 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 10.0 (GeForce Go 6400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce Go 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 10.0+11% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra draws 160W versus the GeForce Go 6400's 65W — a 84.4% difference. The GeForce Go 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6400). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 190mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce Go 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 65W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 190mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.4+300% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 6400 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce Go 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GF114 | GK107 |
| Release | January 25 2011 | June 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #580 | #837 |
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