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.

Overview

The GeForce 6500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points. Launch price was $109.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6500

#456

RADEON X600XT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $10

121%

#457

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

121%

#458

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

119%

#459

GeForce GTX 470

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

119%

#460

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

113%

#461

Radeon HD 5770

MSRP: $159|Avg: $159

112%

#462

Radeon HD 4770

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

110%

#463

Radeon HD 8550G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

109%

#464

Radeon HD 3200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

108%

#465

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

108%

#466

Radeon E6460

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

107%

#467

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

106%

#468

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

105%

#469

Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

103%

#470

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

102%

#471

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#472

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

99%

#473

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

98%

#474

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

#475

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

97%

#476

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

96%

#477

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

96%

#478

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

96%

#479

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#480

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

95%

#481

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

93%

#482

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

93%

#483

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#484

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

91%

#485

Radeon HD 8310E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#486

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 6500 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 6500 specifications and capabilities.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 6500 scores 38 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK107), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.8125 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	GeForce 6500
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	38
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Kepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GK107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1058 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.8125 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	33.86 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,270 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#719

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6500 is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 6500
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.25 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	32 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

✨

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0c, Vulkan None, OpenGL 2.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 6500
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	9.0c
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	2.1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	None

🖥️

Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: No, decoder: PureVideo— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2.

Specification	GeForce 6500
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	No
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6500 draws 64 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, 100mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 65°C under load.

Specification	GeForce 6500
TDPPower consumption under load	64 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Card Height	100mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	65°C

💰

Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $100), the GeForce 6500 delivers 8 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #719 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 6500
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$5
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#719
Release Date	September 6 2012
Release Year	2012

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

2 categories

Technical Specifications

18 specs

ROPs	16
TMUs	32
Vram	0.25 GB
L1 Cache	32 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	1058 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	384
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,270 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	33.86
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	64 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.8125 TFLOPS