GeForce 6200 vs GeForce FX 5900XT

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 6200 is positioned at rank #734 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 6200

#724

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

37438%

#726

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

33938%

#727

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

33848%

#731

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

30779%

#732

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

30569%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

100%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

76%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

69%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

69%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

55%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

52%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

34%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

34%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

28%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

21%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

21%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

17%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

14%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

14%

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 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 5900XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5900XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5900XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.1%)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5900XT 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 6200 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5900XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6200 and GeForce FX 5900XT

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 5900XT

The GeForce FX 5900XT 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: 40 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200 scores 37 versus the GeForce FX 5900XT's 40 — the GeForce FX 5900XT leads by 8.1%. The GeForce 6200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce FX 5900XT uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900XT). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900XT).

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5900XT
G3D Mark Score	37	40+8%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5900XT
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 6200 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900XT 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 5900XT) — the GeForce FX 5900XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5900XT
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900XT). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5900XT
DirectX	9.0c	9.0a
OpenGL	2.1+40%	1.5
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200 draws 10W versus the GeForce FX 5900XT's 365W — a 189.3% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 218mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce 6200	GeForce FX 5900XT
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

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6200 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce FX 5900XT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5900XT costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (GeForce 6200) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5900XT) — the GeForce FX 5900XT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 6200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).