GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 MX 4000

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 GeForce4 MX 4000 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 GeForce4 MX 4000: 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

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 5).
❌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.
❌32% higher power demand at 33W vs 25W.

GeForce4 MX 4000

2020

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
✅GeForce 6200A is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce4 MX 4000 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 25W instead of 33W, a 8W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce4 MX 4000 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?

GeForce4 MX 4000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce4 MX 4000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 MX 4000 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.

GeForce4 MX 4000

The GeForce4 MX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 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 GeForce4 MX 4000's 5 — the GeForce4 MX 4000 leads by 25%. The GeForce 6200A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce4 MX 4000 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200A) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 4000). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 4000). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 4000
G3D Mark Score	4	5+25%
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	896+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	3.226 TFLOPS+346%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1575 MHz+67%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	64+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 4000
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 GeForce4 MX 4000 carries 512 MB. GeForce4 MX 4000 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 GeForce4 MX 4000.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 4000
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200A) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 4000). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 4000
DirectX	9.0c+29%	7.0
OpenGL	2.1+40%	1.5
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6200A) vs None (GeForce4 MX 4000). Decoder: PureVideo vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 MX 4000).

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 4000
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 GeForce4 MX 4000's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The GeForce4 MX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 4000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 4000
TDP	33W	25W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C	60°C-8%
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6200A came in at $0, while the GeForce4 MX 4000 launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs Infinity (GeForce4 MX 4000) — the GeForce4 MX 4000 offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is GeForce4 MX 4000 (2020 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 4000
MSRP	$0	$0
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	Infinity
Codename	GM108	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release	March 13 2015	August 1 2020
Ranking	#810	#523

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