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GeForce 8500 GT
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GeForce 8200
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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.
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 8500 GT is positioned at rank 647 and the GeForce 8200 is on rank 517, so the GeForce 8200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8500 GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 8200 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 8200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8500 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8500 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8200.
| Insight | GeForce 8500 GT | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 191.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8500 GT | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+191.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 8500 GT and GeForce 8200
GeForce 8500 GT
The GeForce 8500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 169 points.
GeForce 8200
The GeForce 8200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8500 GT scores 169 and the GeForce 8200 reaches 164 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8500 GT is built on G9x while the GeForce 8200 uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 256 (GeForce 8200).
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 169+3% | 164 |
| Architecture | G9x | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 256+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8500 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8200 has 512 MB. The GeForce 8500 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8200). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8500 GT) vs No (GeForce 8200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8500 GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8200).
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8500 GT draws 150W versus the GeForce 8200's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 8200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 8200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 173mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 5.0+355% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8500 GT launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 8200 launched at $40 and now averages $5. The GeForce 8200 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.3 (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 32.8 (GeForce 8200) — the GeForce 8200 offers 190.3% better value. The GeForce 8200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $40-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 32.8+190% |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GM108 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #825 | #832 |
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