GeForce 6200 vs RADEON 9600 XT
GeForce 6200
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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 9600 XT is on rank 370, so the RADEON 9600 XT 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 9600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9600 XT.
| Insight | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $15 for the RADEON 9600 XT, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 58.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 9600 XT
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 9600 XT
The RADEON 9600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200 scores 37 versus the RADEON 9600 XT's 35 — the GeForce 6200 leads by 5.7%. The GeForce 6200 is built on Pascal while the RADEON 9600 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9600 XT). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600 XT). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2394 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 37+6% | 35 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5376+1300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+6358% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2394 MHz+131% |
| ROPs | 16 | 192+1100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 336+1300% |
| L1 Cache | 0.14 MB | 3 MB+2043% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6200) vs 6 MB (RADEON 9600 XT) — the RADEON 9600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6200 draws 10W versus the RADEON 9600 XT's 300W — a 187.1% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200) vs 350W (RADEON 9600 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-97% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 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 RADEON 9600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $15. The GeForce 6200 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (GeForce 6200) vs 2.3 (RADEON 9600 XT) — the GeForce 6200 offers 60.9% better value. The RADEON 9600 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce 6200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-35% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.7+61% | 2.3 |
| Codename | GP108B | Navi 31 |
| Release | February 20 2019 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #643 | #21 |
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