GeForce 6600 GT
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
143
MSRP
$199
AVG Price
$50
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The GeForce 6600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points. Launch price was $299.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600 GT
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce 6600 GT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Deadlock
Final Fantasy XIV
Genshin Impact
Hearts of Iron IV
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Marvel Rivals
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce 6600 GT specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 GT scores 143 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: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1344 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 24 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.634 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 980 MHz from a base of 915 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 143 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1344 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 112 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 24 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 980 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 915 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.634 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 109.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 3,540 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #472 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6600 GT 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 6600 GT |
|---|---|
| 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 | 112 kB |
| L2 Cache | 384 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 6600 GT |
|---|---|
| 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 6600 GT |
|---|---|
| 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 6600 GT draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 183mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 150 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Legacy |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 183mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $199), the GeForce 6600 GT delivers 3 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #472 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $50 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #472 |
| Release Date | August 16 2012 |
| Release Year | 2012 |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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| ROPs | 24 |
| TMUs | 112 |
| Vram | 0.25 GB |
| L1 Cache | 112 kB |
| L2 Cache | 384 kB |
| Core Clock | 915 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 1344 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown |
| Memory Bus Width | 128-bit |
| Transistor Count | 3,540 million |
| Frame Generation | NVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No |
| Texture Fill Rate | 109.8 |
| Manufacturing Process | 28 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 2.634 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | GK104 |
| Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| Launch Price | $299 |
| Release Date | August 16 2012 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 472 |
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