
GeForce Go 7800 vs GeForce 6800

GeForce Go 7800
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GeForce 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 7800 is positioned at rank 265 and the GeForce 6800 is on rank 726, so the GeForce Go 7800 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 7800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6800.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7800 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 7800 and GeForce 6800

GeForce Go 7800
The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.

GeForce 6800
The GeForce 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7800 scores 115 and the GeForce 6800 reaches 113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7800 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 6800 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800) vs 256 (GeForce 6800). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115+2% | 113 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+800% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.156 TFLOPS+606% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1150 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 192+1100% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6800) — the GeForce Go 7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6800). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce Go 7800) vs None (GeForce 6800). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo (VP1). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce Go 7800) vs MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6800).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo (VP1) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,WMV |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7800 draws 250W versus the GeForce 6800's 33W — a 153.4% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800) vs 350W (GeForce 6800). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 198mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 33W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 198mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 3.4+580% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6800 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GK110 | GM108 |
| Release | May 23 2013 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #320 | #832 |
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