GeForce FX Go5650 vs GeForce Go 6100
GeForce FX Go5650
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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 FX Go5650 is positioned at rank 334 and the GeForce Go 6100 is on rank 344, so the GeForce FX Go5650 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 Go5650
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce Go 6100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce Go 6100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX Go5650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX Go5650.
| Insight | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 6100 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 Go5650 and GeForce Go 6100
GeForce FX Go5650
The GeForce FX Go5650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $199.
GeForce Go 6100
The GeForce Go 6100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go5650 scores 17 versus the GeForce Go 6100's 18 — the GeForce Go 6100 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce FX Go5650 is built on Rankine while the GeForce Go 6100 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 384 (GeForce Go 6100). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6100).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17 | 18+6% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 384+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+133% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+211% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 9.0 (GeForce Go 6100). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go5650) vs No (GeForce Go 6100). Decoder: VPE 3.0 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go5650) vs MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce Go 6100).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VPE 3.0 | No |
| Decoder | VPE 3.0 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX Go5650 draws 150W versus the GeForce Go 6100's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce Go 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6100). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.6+500% |
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