Quadro FX 370 vs GeForce 6600
Quadro FX 370
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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 Quadro FX 370 is positioned at rank 373 and the GeForce 6600 is on rank 362, so the GeForce 6600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 370
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 370.
| Insight | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $500), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 5019% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5019%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Quadro FX 370 and GeForce 6600
Quadro FX 370
The Quadro FX 370 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 84 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce 6600
The GeForce 6600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 86 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 370 scores 84 and the GeForce 6600 reaches 86 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 370 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 6600 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 370) vs 960 (GeForce 6600). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 370) vs 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600).
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 84 | 86+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 960+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.981 TFLOPS+218% |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 370) vs 384 KB (GeForce 6600) — the GeForce 6600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Quadro FX 370) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6600). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 370) vs No (GeForce 6600). Decoder: PureVideo 2 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 370) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6600).
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo 2 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 370 draws 189W versus the GeForce 6600's 140W — a 29.8% difference. The GeForce 6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 370) vs 350W (GeForce 6600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 183mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 140W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 183mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.6+50% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 370 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce 6600 launched at $270 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6600 costs 98% less ($490 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (Quadro FX 370) vs 8.6 (GeForce 6600) — the GeForce 6600 offers 4200% better value. The GeForce 6600 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-52% | $270 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $10-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 8.6+4200% |
| Codename | GT200B | GK106 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | September 6 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #490 |
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