GeForce Go 6800 vs FirePro 2260
GeForce Go 6800
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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 6800 is positioned at rank 277 and the FirePro 2260 is on rank 360, so the GeForce Go 6800 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 6800
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6800.
| Insight | GeForce Go 6800 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+3100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 2260 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 6800 and FirePro 2260
GeForce Go 6800
The GeForce Go 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $499.
FirePro 2260
The FirePro 2260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6800 scores 106 versus the FirePro 2260's 113 — the FirePro 2260 leads by 6.6%. The GeForce Go 6800 is built on Kepler while the FirePro 2260 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800) vs 512 (FirePro 2260). Raw compute: 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 113+7% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+200% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.25 TFLOPS+323% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6800 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2260 has 4 GB. The FirePro 2260 offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce Go 6800) vs 256 KB (FirePro 2260) — the GeForce Go 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 4 GB+3100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce Go 6800) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2260). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 6800) vs UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6800) vs MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6800 draws 195W versus the FirePro 2260's 75W — a 88.9% difference. The FirePro 2260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6800) vs 350W (FirePro 2260). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 195W | 75W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 1.5+200% |
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