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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce4 MX 4000 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce4 MX 4000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6200A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce4 MX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6200A.

Insight	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%)	✅Leading raw performance (+25%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce4 MX 4000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6200A and GeForce4 MX 4000

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	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6200A comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 4000 has 512 MB. The GeForce4 MX 4000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

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

The GeForce 6200A launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce4 MX 4000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.1 (GeForce4 MX 4000) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce4 MX 4000 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).