GeForce 6200A vs RADEON 9250

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 RADEON 9250 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 RADEON 9250: 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.
✅Draws 33W instead of 95W, a 62W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 256 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

RADEON 9250

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌187.9% higher power demand at 95W vs 33W.

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?

RADEON 9250 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, RADEON 9250 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 RADEON 9250 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.

RADEON 9250

The RADEON 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200A scores 4 versus the RADEON 9250's 3 — the GeForce 6200A leads by 33.3%. The GeForce 6200A is built on Maxwell while the RADEON 9250 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200A) vs 2,048 (RADEON 9250). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9250). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	RADEON 9250
G3D Mark Score	4+33%	3
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS+467%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1000 MHz+6%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	192 KB	512 KB+167%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 6200A gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON 9250 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	RADEON 9250
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6200A has 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9250 carries 256 MB. RADEON 9250 gives you 100% 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 RADEON 9250. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.5 MB (RADEON 9250) — the GeForce 6200A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	RADEON 9250
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200A draws 33W versus the RADEON 9250's 95W — a 96.9% difference. The GeForce 6200A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 350W (RADEON 9250). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	RADEON 9250
TDP	33W-65%	95W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	168mm	—
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6200A came in at $0, while the RADEON 9250 launched at $79. On MSRP, GeForce 6200A was 100+% cheaper ($79 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.0 (RADEON 9250) — the GeForce 6200A offers 100+% better value.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	RADEON 9250
MSRP	$0-100%	$79
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	0.0
Codename	GM108	Amethyst
Release	March 13 2015	September 29 2015
Ranking	#810	#420

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