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RADEON 9600SE
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GeForce 6150 LE
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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 RADEON 9600SE is positioned at rank 723 and the GeForce 6150 LE is on rank 688, so the GeForce 6150 LE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9600SE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6150 LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9600SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The RADEON 9600SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6150 LE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6150 LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9600SE.
| Insight | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+22.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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
The GeForce 6150 LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $65 for the RADEON 9600SE, it costs 85% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 694.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+694.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65) | ✅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 RADEON 9600SE and GeForce 6150 LE
RADEON 9600SE
The RADEON 9600SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points.
GeForce 6150 LE
The GeForce 6150 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9600SE scores 27 versus the GeForce 6150 LE's 33 — the GeForce 6150 LE leads by 22.2%. The RADEON 9600SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce 6150 LE uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 384 (GeForce 6150 LE). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600SE) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150 LE). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27 | 33+22% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+567% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS+1763% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+179% | 1038 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 160+567% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9600SE) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce 6150 LE) — the RADEON 9600SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6150 LE). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0 | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 2.1+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 9600SE) vs None (GeForce 6150 LE). Decoder: None vs PureVideo (VP1). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON 9600SE) vs MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 6150 LE).
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | None | PureVideo (VP1) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9600SE draws 55W versus the GeForce 6150 LE's 10W — a 138.5% difference. The GeForce 6150 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9600SE) vs 350W (GeForce 6150 LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 65.
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 10W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60-8% | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 3.3+560% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9600SE launched at $65 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce 6150 LE launched at $30 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6150 LE costs 84.6% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 3.3 (GeForce 6150 LE) — the GeForce 6150 LE offers 725% better value. The RADEON 9600SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65 | $30-54% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | $10-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.4 | 3.3+725% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | GP108 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #98 | #657 |
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