GeForce 9200 vs Quadro FX 1500
GeForce 9200
Popular choices:
Quadro FX 1500
Popular choices:
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 9200 is positioned at rank 562 and the Quadro FX 1500 is on rank 398, so the Quadro FX 1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9200 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce 9200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 9200 and Quadro FX 1500
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.
Quadro FX 1500
The Quadro FX 1500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200 scores 168 and the Quadro FX 1500 reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 1500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1500). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1500).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168 | 170+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 256+7% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS+22% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1500 has 256 MB. The GeForce 9200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 1500) — the GeForce 9200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200 draws 16W versus the Quadro FX 1500's 189W — a 168.8% difference. The GeForce 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1500). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-92% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+1067% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 1500 launched at $699 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9200 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (GeForce 9200) vs 5.7 (Quadro FX 1500) — the GeForce 9200 offers 96.5% better value. The GeForce 9200 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-93% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2+96% | 5.7 |
| Codename | GM108 | GT200B |
| Release | March 25 2016 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #864 | #815 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce 9200 and Quadro FX 1500
