GeForce 9200 vs GeForce GT 220M

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 9200 vs GeForce GT 220M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 9200 vs GeForce GT 220M: 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 9200

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 16W instead of 50W, a 34W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 220M across 14 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 220M

2013

Why buy it

✅200.0% more average FPS across 14 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 1 GB 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 3.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌212.5% higher power demand at 50W vs 16W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 220M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 200.0% in average FPS across 14 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 9200 instead at 168 vs 161, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 9200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2016 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 9200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GT 220M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 9200 vs GeForce GT 220M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 9200

The GeForce 9200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 168 points.

GeForce GT 220M

The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9200 scores 168 and the GeForce GT 220M reaches 161 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 220M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200) vs 384 (GeForce GT 220M). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9200	GeForce GT 220M
G3D Mark Score	168+4%	161
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5084 TFLOPS	0.7427 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	993 MHz+3%	967 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9200	GeForce GT 220M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9200 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 220M carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 220M 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 9200 and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 220M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 220M) — the GeForce 9200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9200	GeForce GT 220M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9200) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 220M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 9200	GeForce GT 220M
DirectX	10.0	10.0
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9200) vs No (GeForce GT 220M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 220M).

Feature	GeForce 9200	GeForce GT 220M
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP2)	PureVideo HD VP3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9200 draws 16W versus the GeForce GT 220M's 50W — a 103% difference. The GeForce 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 9200	GeForce GT 220M
TDP	16W-68%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70	70°C
Perf/Watt	10.5+228%	3.2

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 9200 (2016 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce 9200	GeForce GT 220M
MSRP	$50	—
Codename	GM108	GK107
Release	March 25 2016	January 9 2013
Ranking	#864	#792

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