GeForce GTX 275 vs Radeon Vega 6
GeForce GTX 275
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Radeon Vega 6
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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. The GeForce GTX 275 is positioned at rank #217 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 GTX 275
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 6 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2009). The Radeon Vega 6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 275 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 275 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (896 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 6.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 275 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 GTX 275 and Radeon Vega 6
GeForce GTX 275
The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon Vega 6
The Radeon Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,309 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 275 scores 1,349 and the Radeon Vega 6 reaches 1,309 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 275 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 6 uses GCN 5.1, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 6). Raw compute: 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,349+3% | 1,309 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 448+87% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6739 TFLOPS | 1.702 TFLOPS+153% |
| ROPs | 28+250% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+186% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 275 comes with 896 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 6 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 275 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.875 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 275 draws 219W versus the Radeon Vega 6's 45W — a 131.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 275) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 45W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.2 | 29.1+369% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the Radeon Vega 6 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 6) — the Radeon Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | GT200B | Cezanne |
| Release | January 15 2009 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #789 | #601 |
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