GeForce 6500 vs GeForce 6200
GeForce 6500
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GeForce 6200
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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. The GeForce 6500 is positioned at rank 359 and the GeForce 6200 is on rank 734, so the GeForce 6500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce 6200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6200.
| Insight | GeForce 6500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $10 for the GeForce 6200, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 105.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+105.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) |
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 6500 and GeForce 6200
GeForce 6500
The GeForce 6500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce 6200
The GeForce 6200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 37 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6500 scores 38 and the GeForce 6200 reaches 37 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6500 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 6200 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6500) vs 384 (GeForce 6200). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce 6500) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 38+3% | 37 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8125 TFLOPS+2% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 144 KB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce 6500) vs 512 KB (GeForce 6200) — the GeForce 6200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6500) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6200). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6500) vs No (GeForce 6200). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6500) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6500 draws 65W versus the GeForce 6200's 10W — a 146.7% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6500) vs 350W (GeForce 6200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 10W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 100mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 3.7+517% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6500 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 6200 launched at $129 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6500 costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.6 (GeForce 6500) vs 3.7 (GeForce 6200) — the GeForce 6500 offers 105.4% better value. The GeForce 6200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-22% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.6+105% | 3.7 |
| Codename | GK107 | GP108B |
| Release | September 6 2012 | February 20 2019 |
| Ranking | #719 | #643 |
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