GeForce Go 6600
VS
GeForce 8200M G

GeForce Go 6600 vs GeForce 8200M G

NVIDIA

GeForce Go 6600

2012Core: 980 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 8200M G

2014Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

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. The GeForce Go 6600 is positioned at rank #280 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 6600

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
2103%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
2020%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1997%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1993%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1989%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1978%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1953%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1946%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1928%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1922%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1899%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1895%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1861%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1860%
#265
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
2319%
#280
GeForce Go 6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#281
Radeon R7 A10-8750
MSRP: $250|Avg: $30
99%
#282
Radeon HD 6410D
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
98%
#284
Radeon HD 3850 AGP
MSRP: $130|Avg: $130
96%
#285
Radeon R9 M280X
MSRP: $250|Avg: $50
94%
#286
Radeon HD 5470
MSRP: $83|Avg: $83
94%
#287
GeForce GT 220
MSRP: $69|Avg: $49
93%
#288
Radeon R7 A10-8850
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
90%
#290
GeForce G210
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
86%
#291
Radeon HD 4850 X2
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
82%
#292
Radeon HD 4330
MSRP: $50|Avg: $9
78%
#293
GeForce GTX 260
MSRP: $449|Avg: $449
77%
#294
Radeon HD 8490
MSRP: $99|Avg: $35
77%
#295
Radeon HD 8650D
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
77%
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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce Go 6600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8200M G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce Go 6600GeForce 8200M G
Performance
Leading raw performance (+6.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 6600 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 6600 and GeForce 8200M G

NVIDIA

GeForce Go 6600

The GeForce Go 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: 69 points. Launch price was $229.

NVIDIA

GeForce 8200M G

The GeForce 8200M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6600 scores 69 versus the GeForce 8200M G's 65 — the GeForce Go 6600 leads by 6.2%. The GeForce Go 6600 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 8200M G uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce Go 6600) vs 384 (GeForce 8200M G). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6600) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200M G). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

FeatureGeForce Go 6600GeForce 8200M G
G3D Mark Score
69+6%
65
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
960+150%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.981 TFLOPS+129%
0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1033 MHz
1124 MHz+9%
ROPs
24+200%
8
TMUs
80+400%
16
L1 Cache
80 KB
192 KB+140%
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
1 MB+163%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce Go 6600GeForce 8200M G
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 6600 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8200M G has 256 MB. The GeForce 8200M G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce Go 6600) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8200M G) — the GeForce 8200M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce Go 6600GeForce 8200M G
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
1 MB+163%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 6600) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 8200M G). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce Go 6600GeForce 8200M G
DirectX
9.0c
11.1 (FL10_0)+23%
OpenGL
2.1
3.3+57%
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Decoder: VP1 vs PureVideo HD (VP3). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce Go 6600) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 8200M G).

FeatureGeForce Go 6600GeForce 8200M G
Encoder
None
Decoder
VP1
PureVideo HD (VP3)
Codecs
MPEG-2,WMV9
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6600 draws 140W versus the GeForce 8200M G's 33W — a 123.7% difference. The GeForce 8200M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6600) vs 350W (GeForce 8200M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce Go 6600GeForce 8200M G
TDP
140W
33W-76%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
Legacy
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
0.5
2.0+300%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8200M G is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce Go 6600GeForce 8200M G
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
GK106
GM108
Release
September 6 2012
March 12 2014
Ranking
#490
#854