GeForce 6150SE 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 6150SE 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 6150SE 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 6150SE

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($30 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
✅Delivers 102% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.8 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($30 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
✅Draws 10W instead of 50W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (25 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.

Radeon X1200

2019

Why buy it

✅+32% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅GeForce 6150SE 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.
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166.7% HIGHER MSRP
$80 MSRPvs$30 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 0.8 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $30 MSRP).
❌400% higher power demand at 50W vs 10W.

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 32% in PassMark G3D (33 vs 25), 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?

GeForce 6150SE makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $30 vs $80, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 102% (0.8 vs 0.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 6150SE is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon X1200 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 6150SE vs Radeon X1200 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 6150SE

The GeForce 6150SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. 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: 25 points.

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 6150SE scores 25 versus the Radeon X1200's 33 — the Radeon X1200 leads by 32%. The GeForce 6150SE is built on Pascal while the Radeon X1200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6150SE) vs 384 (Radeon X1200). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150SE) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6150SE	Radeon X1200
G3D Mark Score	25	33+32%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS+1%	0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+1%	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 6150SE 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 6150SE	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 6150SE and 64-bit on the Radeon X1200. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 6150SE) vs 128 KB (Radeon X1200) — the GeForce 6150SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6150SE	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 6150SE draws 10W versus the Radeon X1200's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 6150SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6150SE) vs 350W (Radeon X1200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 6150SE	Radeon X1200
TDP	10W-80%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.5+257%	0.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6150SE came in at $30, while the Radeon X1200 launched at $80. On MSRP, GeForce 6150SE was 62.5% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.8 (GeForce 6150SE) vs 0.4 (Radeon X1200) — the GeForce 6150SE offers 100% better value. The newer card here is Radeon X1200 (2019 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce 6150SE	Radeon X1200
MSRP	$30-63%	$80
Performance per Dollar	0.8+100%	0.4
Codename	GP108	Polaris 24
Release	May 17 2017	May 13 2019
Ranking	#657	#898

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