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 GeForce FX 5700 Ultra 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 GeForce FX 5700 Ultra: 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

2019

Why buy it

✅+8.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 10W instead of 25W, a 15W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2019 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

2022

Why buy it

✅GeForce 6200 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (34 vs 37).
❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌150% higher power demand at 25W vs 10W.
❌36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 6200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 8.8% in PassMark G3D (37 vs 34), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 14nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 6200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 6200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 6200 vs GeForce FX 5700 Ultra 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.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200 scores 37 versus the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra's 34 — the GeForce 6200 leads by 8.8%. The GeForce 6200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200) vs 2,048 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1155 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	37+9%	34
Architecture	Pascal	Rankine
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	4.731 TFLOPS+493%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1155 MHz+11%
ROPs	16	40+150%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	0.14 MB	2 MB+1329%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 256 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6200 and 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6200) vs 2 MB (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
DirectX	9.0c	9.0a
OpenGL	2.1	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6200) vs Integrated Decoder ONLY (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Decoder: PureVideo vs Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra).

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
Encoder	No	Integrated Decoder ONLY
Decoder	PureVideo	Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200 draws 10W versus the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra's 25W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
TDP	10W-60%	25W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	168mm	229mm
Height	100mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75°C
Perf/Watt	3.7+164%	1.4

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6200 came in at $129, while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra launched at $0. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5700 Ultra was 100+% cheaper ($129 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.3 (GeForce 6200) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5700 Ultra (2022 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
MSRP	$129	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	0.3	Infinity
Codename	GP108B	GA107
Release	February 20 2019	Maio 2022
Ranking	#643	#387

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