NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT vs ATI Radeon 9600 XT
We do not have any performance data for the GeForce 6800 XT and the Radeon 9600 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 6800 XT and the Radeon 9600 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2005. It is built on the Curie GPU microarchitecture (codename NV41) and is manufactured on a 130 nm process.
Memory
The 6800 XT has 256 MB of GDDR3 memory, with a 500 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 32 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 425 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 8 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The 6800 XT is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DVI, VGA, S-Video display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's power consumption. Using a smaller power supply may result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
About the ATI Radeon 9600 XT GPU
The ATI Radeon 9600 XT is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2003. It is built on the R300 GPU microarchitecture (codename RV360) and is manufactured on a 130 nm process.
Memory
The 9600 XT has 128 MB of DDR memory, with a 300 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 9.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 500 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 4 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The 9600 XT is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DVI, VGA, S-Video display connections. ATI recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 22 W.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce 6800 XT | Radeon 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | ATI |
| Architecture | Curie | R300 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2005 | Q4 2003 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
We do not have any performance data for the GeForce 6800 XT and the Radeon 9600 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 6800 XT and the Radeon 9600 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce 6800 XT | Radeon 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark G3D Mark | 121 (+245.71%) | 35 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 103 | 148 (+43.69%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce 6800 XT | Radeon 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | NV41 | RV360 |
| Architecture | Curie | R300 |
| Process Size | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Transistors | 190 million | 60 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce 6800 XT | Radeon 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR3 | DDR |
| Memory Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s | 9.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 500 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce 6800 XT | Radeon 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 1.0 x16 | AGP 8x |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 22 W |
| Suggested PSU | 200 W | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, VGA, S-Video | DVI, VGA, S-Video |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce 6800 XT | Radeon 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 8 | 4 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 4 |
| Core Clock Speed | 425 MHz | 500 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce 6800 XT | Radeon 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 3.4 GPixel/s | 2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 3.4 GTexel/s | 2 GTexel/s |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce 6800 XT | Radeon 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c (9_3) | 9.0 (9_0) |
| OpenGL | 2.0 (full), 2.1 (partial) | 2.0 |
| Shader Model | 3.0 | -- |
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.