GeForce FX Go5650 vs GeForce Go 6150
GeForce FX Go5650
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GeForce Go 6150
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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 6150 is on rank 359, 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 6150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 6150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.8% 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 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 6150 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 6150
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 6150
The GeForce Go 6150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go5650 scores 17 versus the GeForce Go 6150's 19 — the GeForce Go 6150 leads by 11.8%. The GeForce FX Go5650 is built on Rankine while the GeForce Go 6150 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 384 (GeForce Go 6150). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6150).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17 | 19+12% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 384+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS+34% | 0.8125 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+1300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 256 KB (GeForce Go 6150) — the GeForce FX Go5650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 10.0 (GeForce Go 6150). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 10.0+11% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go5650) vs No (GeForce Go 6150). Decoder: VPE 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go5650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6150).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VPE 3.0 | No |
| Decoder | VPE 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX Go5650 draws 150W versus the GeForce Go 6150's 65W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce Go 6150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6150). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | GeForce Go 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 65W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.3+200% |
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