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GeForce G 105M
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GeForce 6600
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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 G 105M is positioned at rank 242 and the GeForce 6600 is on rank 362, so the GeForce G 105M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G 105M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G 105M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7% 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 6600.
| Insight | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G 105M 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 G 105M and GeForce 6600
GeForce G 105M
The GeForce G 105M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce 6600
The GeForce 6600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 86 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce G 105M scores 92 versus the GeForce 6600's 86 — the GeForce G 105M leads by 7%. The GeForce G 105M is built on Pascal while the GeForce 6600 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce G 105M) vs 960 (GeForce 6600). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G 105M) vs 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 92+7% | 86 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 960+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.862 TFLOPS | 1.981 TFLOPS+6% |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz+35% | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+200% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G 105M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6600 has 256 MB. The GeForce G 105M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce G 105M) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce 6600) — the GeForce G 105M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+163% | 0.38 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G 105M) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6600). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G 105M) vs No (GeForce 6600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G 105M) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6600).
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G 105M draws 60W versus the GeForce 6600's 140W — a 80% difference. The GeForce G 105M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 105M) vs 350W (GeForce 6600). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 183mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-57% | 140W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 183mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5+150% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G 105M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $270 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GP107 | GK106 |
| Release | October 25 2016 | September 6 2012 |
| Ranking | #443 | #490 |
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