GeForce 6200 vs GeForce FX 5900
GeForce 6200
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GeForce FX 5900
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 6200 is positioned at rank 734 and the GeForce FX 5900 is on rank 377, so the GeForce FX 5900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The GeForce 6200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900.
| Insight | GeForce 6200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $20 for the GeForce FX 5900, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 111.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+111.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6200 and GeForce FX 5900
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 5900
The GeForce FX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200 scores 37 versus the GeForce FX 5900's 35 — the GeForce 6200 leads by 5.7%. The GeForce 6200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce FX 5900 uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900).
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 37+6% | 35 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Rankine |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024 ×2+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2+56% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48 ×2+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64 ×2+167% |
| L1 Cache | 0.14 MB | 1 MB+614% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6200 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900 has 128 MB. The GeForce 6200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 6200) vs 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900) — the GeForce FX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 2.1+40% | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6200 draws 10W versus the GeForce FX 5900's 365W — a 189.3% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 218mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-97% | 365W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 218mm |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7+3600% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6200 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce FX 5900 launched at $399 and now averages $20. The GeForce 6200 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (GeForce 6200) vs 1.8 (GeForce FX 5900) — the GeForce 6200 offers 105.6% better value. The GeForce 6200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-68% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.7+106% | 1.8 |
| Codename | GP108B | GF110 |
| Release | February 20 2019 | March 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #643 | #555 |
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