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 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 823 MHz to 888 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points.

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 6600 LE

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RADEON X700 PRO

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149%

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GeForce FX 5700LE

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147%

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Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

144%

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Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

140%

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Radeon HD 3850 X2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

139%

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GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

137%

#548

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

137%

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Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

132%

#550

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

127%

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Radeon HD 6290

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

124%

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Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

119%

#553

GeForce GTX 280

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

116%

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RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

112%

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Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

111%

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GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

103%

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GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

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Radeon HD 2350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $48

94%

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Radeon X1650 SE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

85%

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Radeon X550XTX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

85%

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RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

82%

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Radeon X1550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

81%

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GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

76%

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GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

71%

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GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

71%

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Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

69%

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RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

69%

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Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

59%

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GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

53%

#570

Radeon Xpress 1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

52%

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GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

50%

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GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

47%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 6600 LE across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 6600 LE specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 6600 LE scores 51 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 1152 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 96 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.046 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 888 MHz from a base of 823 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 6600 LE
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	51
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	1152
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	96
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	888 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	823 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	2.046 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	85.25 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	3,540 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#799

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6600 LE 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 LE
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	96 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0c, OpenGL 2.0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 6600 LE
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	9.0c
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	2.0

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

Specification	GeForce 6600 LE
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6600 LE draws 130 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 180mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	GeForce 6600 LE
TDPPower consumption under load	130 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	180mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30, the GeForce 6600 LE delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #799 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 6600 LE
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$30
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#799
Release Date	August 22 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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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	96
Vram	0.25 GB
L1 Cache	96 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
Core Clock	823 MHz
Boost Clock	888 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	1152
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	85.25
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	130 Watt
Floating Point Performance	2.046 TFLOPS