GeForce Go 6100 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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. The GeForce Go 6100 is positioned at rank #344 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6100

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

12090%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11615%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

11480%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11460%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11437%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

11372%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

11228%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11187%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11083%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

11053%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

10920%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10897%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

10700%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10693%

#329

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

13333%

#344

GeForce Go 6100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

97%

#346

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

97%

#347

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

97%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

95%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

90%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

83%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

83%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

82%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

82%

#356

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

82%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

75%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce Go 6100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). 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 Quadro FX 500/600 PCI 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 28.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce Go 6100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+28.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-28.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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.

GeForce Go 6100 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 6100 and Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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.

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14 points. Launch price was $3,499.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6100 scores 18 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the GeForce Go 6100 leads by 28.6%. The GeForce Go 6100 is built on Pascal while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6100) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6100) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).

Feature	GeForce Go 6100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
G3D Mark Score	18+29%	14
Architecture	Pascal	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+81%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 6100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
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 Go 6100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce Go 6100) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce Go 6100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce Go 6100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0 (GeForce Go 6100) vs 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce Go 6100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
DirectX	9.0	9_0a
Max Displays	2	2

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6100 draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 145.2% difference. The GeForce Go 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6100) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.