GeForce Go 6800 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 6800 is positioned at rank #277 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 6800

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2055%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1974%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1951%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1948%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1944%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1933%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1908%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1901%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1884%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1879%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1856%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1852%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1819%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1818%

#262

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2266%

#277

GeForce Go 6800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#278

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

97%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

96%

#283

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

MSRP: $130|Avg: $130

94%

#285

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

92%

#286

Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $83|Avg: $83

92%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

91%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

88%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

84%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

80%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

76%

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 GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9394.3% higher G3D Mark score and 4700% more VRAM (6 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	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9394.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9394.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+4700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

GeForce Go 6800 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 6800 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6800 scores 106 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 9394.3%. The GeForce Go 6800 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1058 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce Go 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	106	10,064+9394%
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1536	2560+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.25 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+173%
Boost Clock	1058 MHz	1733 MHz+64%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	160+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 6800 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 4700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 6800) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce Go 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	6 GB+4700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce Go 6800) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce Go 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	10.0	12+20%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	2.1	4.5+114%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 6800) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce Go 6800	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6800 draws 195W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6800) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.