Radeon X1950 GT vs GeForce 6800
Radeon X1950 GT
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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 X1950 GT is positioned at rank 339 and the GeForce 6800 is on rank 726, so the Radeon X1950 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1950 GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1950 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon X1950 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1950 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 4.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1950 GT.
| Insight | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 X1950 GT and GeForce 6800
Radeon X1950 GT
The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
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
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1950 GT scores 106 versus the GeForce 6800's 113 — the GeForce 6800 leads by 6.6%. The Radeon X1950 GT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 6800 uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 256 (GeForce 6800). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 113+7% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+1900% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS+3942% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2324 MHz+102% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+1500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 320+1900% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon X1950 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6800 has 256 MB. The Radeon X1950 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6800) — the Radeon X1950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1950 GT) vs None (GeForce 6800). Decoder: Avivo vs PureVideo (VP1).
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | None |
| Decoder | Avivo | PureVideo (VP1) |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,WMV |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1950 GT draws 335W versus the GeForce 6800's 33W — a 164.1% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 6800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 230mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W | 33W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 230mm | 198mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 3.4+1033% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1950 GT launched at $140 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 6800 launched at $299 and now averages $50. The Radeon X1950 GT costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 2.3 (GeForce 6800) — the GeForce 6800 offers 4.5% better value. The Radeon X1950 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $140-53% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.2 | 2.3+5% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GM108 |
| Release | May 10 2022 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #25 | #832 |
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