GeForce 6200A vs GeForce2 MX 100/200

NVIDIA

GeForce 6200A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX 100/200

2017Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce2 MX 100/200 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce2 MX 100/200 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce2 MX 100/200: 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.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 230% higher power demand at 33W vs 10W.

GeForce2 MX 100/200

2017

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
  • Draws 10W instead of 33W, a 23W reduction.
  • Measures 165mm instead of 168mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
  • 2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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?
GeForce 6200A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 6200A makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce2 MX 100/200 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX 100/200

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. 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: 3 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200A scores 4 versus the GeForce2 MX 100/200's 3 — the GeForce 6200A leads by 33.3%. The GeForce 6200A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce2 MX 100/200 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200A) vs 384 (GeForce2 MX 100/200). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX 100/200). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce2 MX 100/200
G3D Mark Score
4+33%
3
Architecture
Maxwell
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7227 TFLOPS
0.7972 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock
941 MHz
1038 MHz+10%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
24
L1 Cache
192 KB+33%
144 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce2 MX 100/200
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 100/200 carries 512 MB. GeForce2 MX 100/200 gives you 300% 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 100/200. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce2 MX 100/200) — the GeForce 6200A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce2 MX 100/200
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200A) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX 100/200). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce2 MX 100/200
DirectX
9.0c+29%
7.0
Vulkan
None
N/A
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 100/200). Decoder: PureVideo vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX 100/200).

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce2 MX 100/200
Encoder
No
None
Decoder
PureVideo
None
Codecs
MPEG-2
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200A draws 33W versus the GeForce2 MX 100/200's 10W — a 107% difference. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX 100/200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 55.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce2 MX 100/200
TDP
33W
10W-70%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
165mm
Height
100mm
64mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
65°C
55-15%
Perf/Watt
0.1
0.3+200%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6200A came in at $0, while the GeForce2 MX 100/200 launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs Infinity (GeForce2 MX 100/200) — the GeForce2 MX 100/200 offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is GeForce2 MX 100/200 (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce2 MX 100/200
MSRP
$0
$0
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
Infinity
Codename
GM108
GP108
Release
March 13 2015
May 17 2017
Ranking
#810
#657

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