Summary
NVIDIA released the GeForce 6800GS in 2005. This graphics card features the NV42 GPU, manufactured on a 110nm process. It comes equipped with 256 MB GDDR3 memory on a 256-bit interface, delivering up to 32 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at 425 MHz with a theoretical compute performance of 61.2 GFLOPS. The card connects via PCIe16X and requires 6pin external power. It supports DX9c.
Performance
GPU Clock
425 MHz
Memory Clock
1000(500)
Shader Performance
61200 MFLOPS
Pixel Fillrate
3400 MP/s
Texel Fillrate
5100 MT/s
Memory
Memory Size
256 MB
Bus Width
256-bit
Memory Type
GDDR3
Max Bandwidth
32000 MB/s
Architecture
GPU Chip
NV42
Core Config
12 PP/TMU; 8 ROP
Vertex Processors
5
Process Size
110nm
Transistors
202m
Compatibility
DirectX
DX9c
Bus Slot
PCIe16X
External Power
6pin
Release
Release Year
2005
Launch Price
Upper Mainstream
Performance to Price
Worse
Better
Performance Comparison
Shader Performance (MFLOPS)
Memory Bandwidth (MB/s)
Game Performance Estimates
FPS estimates scaled from RTX 3060 benchmark data. Actual results vary based on CPU, drivers, and game updates.
Cyberpunk 2077
2020Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2
2019Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
GTA V
2015Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
Fortnite
2017Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
Valorant
2020Medium
2
FPS
High
2
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
Counter-Strike 2
2023Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
Call of Duty: MW III
2023Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
Apex Legends
2019Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
Elden Ring
2022Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
Hogwarts Legacy
2023Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
The Witcher 3
2015Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
Baldur's Gate 3
2023Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
60+ FPS (Smooth)
30-59 FPS (Playable)
<30 FPS (Low)