GeForce Go 6400 vs GeForce FX Go5650
GeForce Go 6400
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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 Go 6400 is positioned at rank 338 and the GeForce FX Go5650 is on rank 334, 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 Go 6400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go5650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 6400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 41.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX Go5650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX Go5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+41.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+3025%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 6400 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 6400 and GeForce FX Go5650
GeForce Go 6400
The GeForce Go 6400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points. Launch price was $99.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6400 scores 24 versus the GeForce FX Go5650's 17 — the GeForce Go 6400 leads by 41.2%. The GeForce Go 6400 is built on Kepler while the GeForce FX Go5650 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6400) vs 336 (GeForce FX Go5650). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6400) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5650).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX Go5650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24+41% | 17 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+14% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 1.089 TFLOPS+57% |
| 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 6400 | GeForce FX Go5650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6400 comes with 16 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX Go5650 has 512 MB. The GeForce FX Go5650 offers 3025% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce Go 6400) vs 512 KB (GeForce FX Go5650) — the GeForce FX Go5650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX Go5650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.016 GB | 0.5 GB+3025% |
| 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 6400) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5650). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX Go5650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 6400) vs VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go5650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs VPE 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6400) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go5650).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX Go5650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6400 draws 65W versus the GeForce FX Go5650's 150W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce Go 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6400) vs 350W (GeForce FX Go5650). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX Go5650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.4+300% | 0.1 |
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