GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 MX 420

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 MX 420

#737

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

217140%

#739

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

196840%

#740

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

196320%

#744

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

178520%

#745

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

177300%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#748

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

80%

#749

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

80%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

60%

#751

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

60%

#752

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

60%

#753

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

60%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

40%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

20%

#756

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

20%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce4 MX 420 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce4 MX 420 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 420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6200A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 420
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	✅ More VRAM (+98.4%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce4 MX 420 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.

GeForce 6200A Benchmark Check

GeForce4 MX 420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6200A and GeForce4 MX 420

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 420

The GeForce4 MX 420 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 420's 5 — the GeForce4 MX 420 leads by 25%. The GeForce 6200A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce4 MX 420 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200A) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 420). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 420). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 420
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 420
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 420 has 65 MB. The GeForce 6200A offers 98.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 420
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB+98%	0.063 GB
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 420). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 420
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 420). Decoder: PureVideo vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 MX 420).

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 420
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 420's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The GeForce4 MX 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 420). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 420
TDP	33W	25W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	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 420 launched at $99 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.5 (GeForce4 MX 420) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce4 MX 420 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 MX 420
MSRP	$0-100%	$99
Avg Price (30d)	$0-100%	$10
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	0.5
Codename	GM108	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release	March 13 2015	August 1 2020
Ranking	#810	#523