GeForce 6100 vs Radeon X1200

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 6100 vs Radeon X1200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 6100 vs Radeon X1200: 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 6100

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 50W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (27 vs 33).
❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Radeon X1200

2019

Why buy it

✅+22.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅GeForce 6100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon X1200 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 50W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon X1200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 22.2% in PassMark G3D (33 vs 27), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon X1200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon X1200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 6100 vs Radeon X1200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 6100

The GeForce 6100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points. Launch price was $79.

Radeon X1200

The Radeon X1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6100 scores 27 versus the Radeon X1200's 33 — the Radeon X1200 leads by 22.2%. The GeForce 6100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon X1200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6100) vs 384 (Radeon X1200). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce 6100) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6100	Radeon X1200
G3D Mark Score	27	33+22%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+43%	0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+43%	1024 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	144 KB+50%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 6100 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon X1200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 6100	Radeon X1200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6100 and 64-bit on the Radeon X1200. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 6100) vs 128 KB (Radeon X1200) — the GeForce 6100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6100	Radeon X1200
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6100 draws 30W versus the Radeon X1200's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6100) vs 350W (Radeon X1200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 6100	Radeon X1200
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.9+29%	0.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6100 came in at $0, while the Radeon X1200 launched at $80. On MSRP, GeForce 6100 was 100+% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6100) vs 0.4 (Radeon X1200) — the GeForce 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon X1200 (2019 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce 6100	Radeon X1200
MSRP	$0-100%	$80
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	0.4
Codename	GP108	Polaris 24
Release	May 17 2017	May 13 2019
Ranking	#641	#898

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