
GeForce 6200A vs RADEON 9250

GeForce 6200A
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RADEON 9250
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About G3D Mark
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6200A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 9250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6200A | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 6200A 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6200A and RADEON 9250

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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6200A | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6200A comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9250 has 256 MB. The RADEON 9250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. 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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6200A launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON 9250 launched at $79 and now averages $25. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9250) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 6200A | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 0.1 |
| Codename | GM108 | Amethyst |
| Release | March 13 2015 | September 29 2015 |
| Ranking | #810 | #420 |
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