GeForce 6200A vs GeForce3

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 GeForce3 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 GeForce3: 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

✅98.4% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (128 MB vs 65 MB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 5).
❌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 $499 MSRP).

GeForce3

2015

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Measures 165mm instead of 168mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 128 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 65 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?

GeForce3 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25% in PassMark G3D (5 vs 4), 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. The case is simple: 128 MB vs 65 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce3 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce3 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 6200A has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce3 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.

GeForce3

The GeForce3 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: 5 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200A scores 4 versus the GeForce3's 5 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The GeForce 6200A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce3 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200A) vs 384 (GeForce3). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce3
G3D Mark Score	4	5+25%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	941 MHz	941 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce3
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 GeForce3 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 GeForce3.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce3
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB+98%	0.063 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200A) vs 8.1 (GeForce3). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce3
DirectX	9.0c+11%	8.1
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	2.1+62%	1.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6200A) vs None (GeForce3). Decoder: PureVideo vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3).

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce3
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo	None
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200A draws 33W versus the GeForce3's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 350W (GeForce3). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce3
TDP	33W	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	165mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C-24%	85
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6200A came in at $0, while the GeForce3 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce 6200A was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.0 (GeForce3) — the GeForce 6200A offers 100+% better value.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce3
MSRP	$0-100%	$499
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	0.0
Codename	GM108	GM108
Release	March 13 2015	March 13 2015
Ranking	#810	#810

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