GeForce 6100
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RADEON 9800
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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.
Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook
This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.
GeForce 6100
2017Why buy it
- ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
- ✅Draws 30W instead of 55W, a 25W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (27 vs 58).
- ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
RADEON 9800
2025Why buy it
- ✅+114.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌83.3% higher power demand at 55W vs 30W.
GeForce 6100
2017RADEON 9800
2025Why buy it
- ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
- ✅Draws 30W instead of 55W, a 25W reduction.
Why buy it
- ✅+114.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (27 vs 58).
- ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
Trade-offs
- ❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌83.3% higher power demand at 55W vs 30W.
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Games Benchmarks
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Path of Exile 2
| Preset | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 3 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 3 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 3 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
Valorant
| Preset | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 3 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 2 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| medium | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| high | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| ultra | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6100 and RADEON 9800
GeForce 6100
GeForce 6100
The GeForce 6100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points. Launch price was $79.
RADEON 9800
RADEON 9800
The RADEON 9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6100 scores 27 versus the RADEON 9800's 58 — the RADEON 9800 leads by 114.8%. The GeForce 6100 is built on Pascal while the RADEON 9800 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6100) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce 6100) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27 | 58+115% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+1218% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 2900 MHz+98% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce 6100 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RADEON 9800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 has 128 MB. The GeForce 6100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6100) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6100 draws 30W versus the RADEON 9800's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6100) vs 350W (RADEON 9800). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-45% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.1+22% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6100 launched at $0 MSRP, while the RADEON 9800 launched at $399. The GeForce 6100 costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6100) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9800) — the GeForce 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce 6100 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $399 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 0.1 |
| Codename | GP108 | Strix Halo |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #641 | #98 |
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