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GeForce Go 6150
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GeForce FX Go 5600
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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 Go 6150 is positioned at rank 359 and the GeForce FX Go 5600 is on rank 270, so the GeForce FX Go 5600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6150
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go 5600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 6150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.6% higher G3D Mark score and 1512.9% more VRAM (512 MB vs 32 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX Go 5600.
| Insight | GeForce Go 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+1512.9%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Go 6150 and GeForce FX Go 5600
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.
GeForce FX Go 5600
The GeForce FX Go 5600 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: 18 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6150 scores 19 versus the GeForce FX Go 5600's 18 — the GeForce Go 6150 leads by 5.6%. The GeForce Go 6150 is built on Kepler while the GeForce FX Go 5600 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6150) vs 336 (GeForce FX Go 5600). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6150) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go 5600).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19+6% | 18 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+14% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8125 TFLOPS | 1.089 TFLOPS+34% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 56+75% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 448 KB+1300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6150 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX Go 5600 has 32 MB. The GeForce Go 6150 offers 1512.9% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce Go 6150) vs 512 KB (GeForce FX Go 5600) — the GeForce FX Go 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+1513% | 0.031 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce Go 6150) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX Go 5600). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 6150) vs VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go 5600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs VPE 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6150) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go 5600).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VPE 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | VPE 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6150 draws 65W versus the GeForce FX Go 5600's 150W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce Go 6150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6150) vs 350W (GeForce FX Go 5600). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6150 | GeForce FX Go 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-57% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3+200% | 0.1 |
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