GeForce 256 vs GeForce 6200A

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 256 is positioned at rank #750 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 256

#737

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

361900%

#739

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328067%

#740

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327200%

#744

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

297533%

#745

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

295500%

#747

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#748

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#749

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

100%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#751

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

67%

#752

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

33%

#753

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 256 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce 256 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6200A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 256 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6200A.

Insight	GeForce 256	GeForce 6200A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+25%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 256 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GeForce 256 Benchmark Check

GeForce 6200A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 256 and GeForce 6200A

GeForce 256

The GeForce 256 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: 5 points.

GeForce 6200A

The GeForce 6200A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 256 scores 5 versus the GeForce 6200A's 4 — the GeForce 256 leads by 25%. The GeForce 256 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 6200A uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 256) vs 384 (GeForce 6200A). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 256) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce 6200A
G3D Mark Score	5+25%	4
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS+10%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+10%	941 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	144 KB	192 KB+33%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce 6200A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 256 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6200A has 128 MB. The GeForce 256 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 256) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce 6200A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce 6200A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce 256) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6200A). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce 6200A
DirectX	7.0	9.0c+29%
OpenGL	1.2	2.1+75%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 256) vs No (GeForce 6200A). Decoder: MPEG-2 Motion Comp vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 256) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A).

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce 6200A
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	MPEG-2 Motion Comp	PureVideo
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 256 draws 10W versus the GeForce 6200A's 33W — a 107% difference. The GeForce 256 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 256) vs 350W (GeForce 6200A). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 165mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce 6200A
TDP	10W-70%	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	165mm	168mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60°C-8%	65°C
Perf/Watt	0.5+400%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 256 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 6200A launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce 256) vs Infinity (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 256 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).