GeForce Go 6800 vs GeForce RTX 4060
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce Go 6800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18341.5% higher G3D Mark score and 6300% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-18341.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+18341.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 GeForce RTX 4060
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 RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6800 scores 106 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 18341.5%. The GeForce Go 6800 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1058 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 19,548+18342% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 3072+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.25 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+365% |
| Boost Clock | 1058 MHz | 2460 MHz+133% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 3 MB+2208% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 24 MB+4700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce Go 6800 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 6800 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 6300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 6800) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 8 GB+6300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 24 MB+4700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce Go 6800) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 Ultimate+20% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 6800) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6800 draws 195W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 51.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6800) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 195W | 115W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 73°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 170.0+33900% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | GK104 | AD107 |
| Release | March 22 2012 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #410 | #84 |
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