GeForce 6200A vs GeForce2 MX

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 6200A vs GeForce2 MX FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 6200A vs GeForce2 MX: 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 6200A

2015

Why buy it

✅+33.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅98.4% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (128 MB vs 65 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌32% higher power demand at 33W vs 25W.

GeForce2 MX

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅GeForce 6200A is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce2 MX is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 25W instead of 33W, a 8W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 168mm, a 8mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 128 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 65 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 6200A is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 33.3% in PassMark G3D (4 vs 3), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce2 MX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 28nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2015. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce2 MX makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce 6200A still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce2 MX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 6200A

The GeForce 6200A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

GeForce2 MX

The GeForce2 MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200A scores 4 versus the GeForce2 MX's 3 — the GeForce 6200A leads by 33.3%. The GeForce 6200A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce2 MX uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200A) vs 2,048 (GeForce2 MX). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1155 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce2 MX
G3D Mark Score	4+33%	3
Architecture	Maxwell	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	4.731 TFLOPS+555%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1155 MHz+23%
ROPs	8	40+400%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	2 MB+953%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce2 MX
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6200A has 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce2 MX carries 65 MB. GeForce 6200A gives you 98.4% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6200A and 64-bit on the GeForce2 MX. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) vs 2 MB (GeForce2 MX) — the GeForce2 MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce2 MX
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB+98%	0.063 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200A) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce2 MX
DirectX	9.0c+29%	7.0
OpenGL	2.1+75%	1.2
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6200A) vs None (GeForce2 MX). Decoder: PureVideo vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX).

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce2 MX
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo	MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200A draws 33W versus the GeForce2 MX's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The GeForce2 MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 160mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce2 MX
TDP	33W	25W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	160mm
Height	100mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C	60°C-8%
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6200A came in at $0, while the GeForce2 MX launched at $129. On MSRP, GeForce 6200A was 100+% cheaper ($129 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.0 (GeForce2 MX) — the GeForce 6200A offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce2 MX (2022 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce2 MX
MSRP	$0-100%	$129
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	0.0
Codename	GM108	GA107
Release	March 13 2015	Maio 2022
Ranking	#810	#407

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