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GeForce Go 6100
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RADEON A9800XT
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON A9800XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 27.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6100.
| Insight | GeForce Go 6100 | RADEON A9800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-27.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+27.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON A9800XT 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 Go 6100 and RADEON A9800XT
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.
RADEON A9800XT
The RADEON A9800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6100 scores 18 versus the RADEON A9800XT's 23 — the RADEON A9800XT leads by 27.8%. The GeForce Go 6100 is built on Pascal while the RADEON A9800XT uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6100) vs 2,048 (RADEON A9800XT). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6100) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (RADEON A9800XT). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 970 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6100 | RADEON A9800XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18 | 23+28% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 3.973 TFLOPS+253% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+51% | 970 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 512 KB+256% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 6100 | RADEON A9800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6100 | RADEON A9800XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0 (GeForce Go 6100) vs 9_0 (RADEON A9800XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6100 | RADEON A9800XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0 | 9_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6100 draws 30W versus the RADEON A9800XT's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The GeForce Go 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6100) vs 350W (RADEON A9800XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 220mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6100 | RADEON A9800XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-88% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 220mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+500% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 6100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6100 | RADEON A9800XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GP108 | Antigua |
| Release | May 17 2017 | November 19 2015 |
| Ranking | #641 | #394 |
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