GeForce 6800 GS vs Quadro FX 1400

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro FX 1400 with GeForce 6800 GS, including specs and performance data.

FX 1400
2004
128 MB DDR, 55 Watt
0.32

6800 GS outperforms FX 1400 by an impressive 56% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking13051231
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.01
Power efficiency0.41no data
ArchitectureCurie (2003−2013)Curie (2003−2013)
GPU code nameNV41NV41
Market segmentWorkstationDesktop
Release date9 August 2004 (20 years ago)7 November 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799 $249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

FX 1400 and 6800 GS have a nearly equal value for money.

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.

Core clock speed350 MHz425 MHz
Number of transistors222 million190 million
Manufacturing process technology130 nm130 nm
Power consumption (TDP)55 Wattno data
Texture fill rate4.2005.100
ROPs88
TMUs1212

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).

InterfacePCIe 1.0 x16PCIe 1.0 x16
Width1-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNone1x 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 typeDDRGDDR3
Maximum RAM amount128 MB256 MB
Memory bus width256 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed300 MHz500 MHz
Memory bandwidth19.2 GB/s32 GB/s

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 Connectors2x DVI, 1x S-Video1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video

API compatibility

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

DirectX9.0c (9_3)9.0c (9_3)
Shader Model3.03.0
OpenGL2.12.0 (full) 2.1 (partial)
OpenCLN/AN/A
VulkanN/AN/A

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.

FX 1400 0.32
6800 GS 0.50
+56.3%

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.

FX 1400 124
6800 GS 191
+54%

Gaming performance

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

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.32 0.50
Recency 9 August 2004 7 November 2005
Maximum RAM amount 128 MB 256 MB

6800 GS has a 56.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.

The GeForce 6800 GS is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro FX 1400 in performance tests.

Be aware that Quadro FX 1400 is a workstation graphics 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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NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400
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Community ratings

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