GeForce 6200
NVS 810
GeForce 6200 vs NVS 810 Performance Spectrum
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.
GeForce 6200 vs NVS 810 FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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GeForce 6200 vs NVS 810: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.
GeForce 6200
2019Why buy it
- ✅Costs $571 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
- ✅NVS 810 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 6200 is the less risky modern option long term.
- ✅Draws 10W instead of 68W, a 58W reduction.
- ✅Measures 168mm instead of 198mm, a 30mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (37 vs 1,192).
- ❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌2019 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.3 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
NVS 810
2015Why buy it
- ✅+3121.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 493.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($700 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
- ✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 256 MB).
Trade-offs
- ❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌580% higher power demand at 68W vs 10W.
- ❌17.9% longer card at 198mm vs 168mm.
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GeForce 6200 vs NVS 810 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
GeForce 6200
The GeForce 6200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 37 points.
NVS 810
The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200 scores 37 versus the NVS 810's 1,192 — the NVS 810 leads by 3121.6%. The GeForce 6200 is built on Pascal while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 37 | 1,192+3122% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512 ×2+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32 ×2+33% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 256 KB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce 6200 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The NVS 810 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6200 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the NVS 810 carries 4 GB. NVS 810 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6200 and 64-bit on the NVS 810. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6200) vs 1 MB (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200) vs 12 (12_1) (NVS 810). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 8.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12 (12_1)+33% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 8+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6200) vs NVENC 5 (NVS 810). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200) vs H.264,H.265 (NVS 810).
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | NVDEC 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6200 draws 10W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-85% | 68W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 198mm |
| Height | 100mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-19% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 17.5+373% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce 6200 came in at $129, while the NVS 810 launched at $700. On MSRP, GeForce 6200 was 81.6% cheaper ($571 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.3 (GeForce 6200) vs 1.7 (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 offers 466.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 6200 (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-82% | $700 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 1.7+467% |
| Codename | GP108B | GM107 |
| Release | February 20 2019 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #643 | #826 |
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