GeForce 6800 XE vs Quadro FX 540
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Quadro FX 540 with GeForce 6800 XE, including specs and performance data.
540 outperforms 6800 XE by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 1450 | 1478 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 0.58 | no data |
| Architecture | Curie (2003−2013) | Curie (2003−2013) |
| GPU code name | NV43 | NV40 |
| Market segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 9 August 2004 (21 years ago) | 30 September 2005 (19 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $299 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
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 speed | 300 MHz | 275 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 146 million | 222 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 110 nm | 130 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 25 Watt | no data |
| Texture fill rate | 2.400 | 2.200 |
| ROPs | 4 | 8 |
| TMUs | 8 | 8 |
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).
| Interface | PCIe 1.0 x16 | AGP 8x |
| Length | 198 mm | no data |
| Width | 1-slot | 1-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
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 type | DDR | DDR2 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 250 MHz | 266 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 8 GB/s | 8.512 GB/s |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video | 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 9.0c (9_3) | 9.0c (9_3) |
| Shader Model | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.0 (full) 2.1 (partial) | 2.1 |
| OpenCL | N/A | N/A |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
Synthetic benchmarks
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.
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.
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 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| Recency | 9 August 2004 | 30 September 2005 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Chip lithography | 110 nm | 130 nm |
FX 540 has a 38.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 18.2% more advanced lithography process.
6800 XE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.
The Quadro FX 540 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 6800 XE in performance tests.
Be aware that Quadro FX 540 is a workstation graphics card while GeForce 6800 XE is a desktop one.
Other comparisons
We selected several comparisons of graphics cards with performance close to those reviewed, providing you with more options to consider.
