GeForce 6500 vs GeForce Go 7200
GeForce 6500
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GeForce Go 7200
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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 Go 7200 is on rank 307, so the GeForce Go 7200 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 Go 7200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6500 | GeForce Go 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-18.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+18.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+296.8%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7200 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 6500 and GeForce Go 7200
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 Go 7200
The GeForce Go 7200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 45 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6500 scores 38 versus the GeForce Go 7200's 45 — the GeForce Go 7200 leads by 18.4%. The GeForce 6500 is built on Kepler while the GeForce Go 7200 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6500) vs 384 (GeForce Go 7200). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce 6500) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7200).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce Go 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 38 | 45+18% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8125 TFLOPS+7% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce Go 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 6500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7200 has 65 MB. The GeForce 6500 offers 296.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce Go 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+297% | 0.063 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6500) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7200). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce Go 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6500) vs None (GeForce Go 7200). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6500) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7200).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce Go 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6500 draws 65W versus the GeForce Go 7200's 64W — a 1.6% difference. The GeForce Go 7200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6500) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce Go 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 64W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 100mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-19% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 0.7+17% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce Go 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | GK107 |
| Release | September 6 2012 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #719 | #777 |
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