GeForce 6200 vs RADEON 9500
GeForce 6200
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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 RADEON 9500 is on rank 737, so the GeForce 6200 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 RADEON 9500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6200 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce 6200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9500 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 2.8% 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 RADEON 9500.
| Insight | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $30 for the RADEON 9500, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 208.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+208.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 RADEON 9500
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.
RADEON 9500
The RADEON 9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6200 scores 37 and the RADEON 9500 reaches 36 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6200 is built on Pascal while the RADEON 9500 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200) vs 2,048 (RADEON 9500). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 37+3% | 36 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS+414% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz+4% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 512 KB+256% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6200 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9500 has 128 MB. The GeForce 6200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6200 draws 10W versus the RADEON 9500's 95W — a 161.9% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200) vs 350W (RADEON 9500). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-89% | 95W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7+825% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6200 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON 9500 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The GeForce 6200 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (GeForce 6200) vs 1.2 (RADEON 9500) — the GeForce 6200 offers 208.3% better value. The GeForce 6200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-28% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.7+208% | 1.2 |
| Codename | GP108B | Amethyst |
| Release | February 20 2019 | September 29 2015 |
| Ranking | #643 | #420 |
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