GeForce 6200 vs RADEON 9550

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 RADEON 9550 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 RADEON 9550: 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

✅RADEON 9550 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 6200 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 10W instead of 50W, a 40W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

RADEON 9550

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌400% higher power demand at 50W vs 10W.

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 5.7% in PassMark G3D (37 vs 35), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce 6200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 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 6200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $129 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5.7% (0.3 vs 0.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 6200 vs RADEON 9550 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.

RADEON 9550

The RADEON 9550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200 scores 37 versus the RADEON 9550's 35 — the GeForce 6200 leads by 5.7%. The GeForce 6200 is built on Pascal while the RADEON 9550 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200) vs 512 (RADEON 9550). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6200	RADEON 9550
G3D Mark Score	37+6%	35
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+52%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1183 MHz+14%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB+13%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 6200 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON 9550 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 6200	RADEON 9550
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 256 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6200 and 64-bit on the RADEON 9550. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 6200) vs 256 KB (RADEON 9550) — the GeForce 6200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6200	RADEON 9550
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200 draws 10W versus the RADEON 9550's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200) vs 350W (RADEON 9550). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce 6200	RADEON 9550
TDP	10W-80%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	168mm	—
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.7+429%	0.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6200 came in at $129, while the RADEON 9550 launched at $129. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.3 (GeForce 6200) vs 0.3 (RADEON 9550) — the RADEON 9550 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 6200 (2019 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce 6200	RADEON 9550
MSRP	$129	$129
Performance per Dollar	0.3	0.3
Codename	GP108B	Lexa
Release	February 20 2019	April 20 2017
Ranking	#643	#668

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