GeForce 6800 GS vs 9650M GT

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce 9650M GT with GeForce 6800 GS, including specs and performance data.

9650M GT
2008
256 MB GDDR3, 23 Watt
0.36

6800 GS outperforms 9650M GT by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking12851235
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.01
Power efficiency1.07no data
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Curie (2003−2013)
GPU code nameG96CNV41
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date19 August 2008 (16 years ago)7 November 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores32no data
Core clock speed550 MHz425 MHz
Number of transistors314 million190 million
Manufacturing process technology55 nm130 nm
Power consumption (TDP)23 Wattno data
Texture fill rate8.8005.100
Floating-point processing power0.0848 TFLOPSno data
ROPs88
TMUs1612

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizemedium sizedno data
Bus supportPCI-E 2.0no data
InterfaceMXM-IIPCIe 1.0 x16
Widthno data1-slot
Supplementary power connectorsno data1x 6-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount256 MB256 MB
Memory bus width128 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed800 MHz500 MHz
Memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s32 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputs1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video
Maximum VGA resolution1920x1200no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (10_0)9.0c (9_3)
Shader Model4.03.0
OpenGL3.32.0 (full) 2.1 (partial)
OpenCL1.1N/A
VulkanN/AN/A
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

9650M GT 0.36
6800 GS 0.50
+38.9%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

9650M GT 137
6800 GS 191
+39.4%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 3−4
−33.3%
4−5
+33.3%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Hitman 3 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
Horizon Zero Dawn 8−9
−25%
10−11
+25%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
Watch Dogs: Legion 27−30
−25%
35−40
+25%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 3−4
−33.3%
4−5
+33.3%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Hitman 3 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
Horizon Zero Dawn 8−9
−25%
10−11
+25%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 9−10
−33.3%
12−14
+33.3%
Watch Dogs: Legion 27−30
−25%
35−40
+25%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 3−4
−33.3%
4−5
+33.3%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Hitman 3 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
Horizon Zero Dawn 8−9
−25%
10−11
+25%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 9−10
−33.3%
12−14
+33.3%
Watch Dogs: Legion 27−30
−25%
35−40
+25%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 0−1 0−1
Hitman 3 6−7
−33.3%
8−9
+33.3%
Horizon Zero Dawn 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.36 0.50
Recency 19 August 2008 7 November 2005
Chip lithography 55 nm 130 nm

9650M GT has an age advantage of 2 years, and a 136.4% more advanced lithography process.

6800 GS, on the other hand, has a 38.9% higher aggregate performance score.

The GeForce 6800 GS is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 9650M GT in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce 9650M GT is a notebook card while GeForce 6800 GS is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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