GeForce GT 130M vs GeForce 6600 GT
GeForce GT 130M
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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 GT 130M is positioned at rank 131 and the GeForce 6600 GT is on rank 340, so the GeForce GT 130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6600 GT.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 130M 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 GT 130M and GeForce 6600 GT
GeForce GT 130M
The GeForce GT 130M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 145 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce 6600 GT
The GeForce 6600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 130M scores 145 and the GeForce 6600 GT reaches 143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 130M is built on Pascal while the GeForce 6600 GT uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130M) vs 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130M) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 980 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 145+1% | 143 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1344+250% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 2.634 TFLOPS+134% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+50% | 980 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+29% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 130M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6600 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce GT 130M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 130M) vs 384 KB (GeForce 6600 GT) — the GeForce GT 130M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 130M) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6600 GT). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 130M) vs No (GeForce 6600 GT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130M) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6600 GT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 130M draws 30W versus the GeForce 6600 GT's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130M) vs 350W (GeForce 6600 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 183mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 183mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8+380% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GP108 | GK104 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | August 16 2012 |
| Ranking | #641 | #472 |
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