RTX 2000 Ada Generation vs GeForce 8600M GS

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce 8600M GS with RTX 2000 Ada Generation, including specs and performance data.

8600M GS
2007
512 MB DDR2, 20 Watt
0.18

RTX 2000 Ada Generation outperforms 8600M GS by a whopping 25678% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking140173
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data83.51
Power efficiency0.6245.42
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Ada Lovelace (2022−2024)
GPU code nameG86AD107
Market segmentLaptopWorkstation
Release date1 May 2007 (17 years ago)12 February 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

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 cores162816
Core clock speed450 MHz1620 MHz
Boost clock speedno data2130 MHz
Number of transistors210 million18,900 million
Manufacturing process technology80 nm5 nm
Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt70 Watt
Texture fill rate3.600187.4
Floating-point processing power0.0288 TFLOPS12 TFLOPS
ROPs448
TMUs888
Tensor Coresno data88
Ray Tracing Coresno data22

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
InterfaceMXM-IIPCIe 4.0 x8
Lengthno data168 mm
Widthno data2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsno dataNone

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 typeDDR2GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount512 MB16 GB
Memory bus width128 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed400 MHz2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth12.8 GB/s256.0 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 outputs4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a

API compatibility

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

DirectX11.1 (10_0)12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model4.06.8
OpenGL3.34.6
OpenCL1.13.0
VulkanN/A1.3
CUDA1.18.9

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.

8600M GS 0.18
RTX 2000 Ada Generation 46.40
+25678%

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.

8600M GS 70
RTX 2000 Ada Generation 17876
+25437%

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
−24900%
500−550
+24900%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 3−4
−24900%
750−800
+24900%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2−3
−24900%
500−550
+24900%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−24900%
500−550
+24900%
Hitman 3 4−5
−24900%
1000−1050
+24900%
Horizon Zero Dawn 8−9
−25525%
2050−2100
+25525%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4−5
−24900%
1000−1050
+24900%
Watch Dogs: Legion 27−30
−25614%
7200−7250
+25614%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 3−4
−24900%
750−800
+24900%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2−3
−24900%
500−550
+24900%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−24900%
500−550
+24900%
Hitman 3 4−5
−24900%
1000−1050
+24900%
Horizon Zero Dawn 8−9
−25525%
2050−2100
+25525%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4−5
−24900%
1000−1050
+24900%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 9−10
−25456%
2300−2350
+25456%
Watch Dogs: Legion 27−30
−25614%
7200−7250
+25614%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 3−4
−24900%
750−800
+24900%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2−3
−24900%
500−550
+24900%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−24900%
500−550
+24900%
Hitman 3 4−5
−24900%
1000−1050
+24900%
Horizon Zero Dawn 8−9
−25525%
2050−2100
+25525%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4−5
−24900%
1000−1050
+24900%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 9−10
−25456%
2300−2350
+25456%
Watch Dogs: Legion 27−30
−25614%
7200−7250
+25614%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 0−1 0−1
Hitman 3 6−7
−24900%
1500−1550
+24900%
Horizon Zero Dawn 2−3
−24900%
500−550
+24900%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−24900%
500−550
+24900%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−24900%
250−260
+24900%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−24900%
500−550
+24900%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.18 46.40
Recency 1 May 2007 12 February 2024
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 16 GB
Chip lithography 80 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 70 Watt

8600M GS has 250% lower power consumption.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation, on the other hand, has a 25677.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 16 years, a 3100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 1500% more advanced lithography process.

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 8600M GS in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce 8600M GS is a notebook card while RTX 2000 Ada Generation is a workstation 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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