GeForce FX 5200 vs GeForce FX Go5300
GeForce FX 5200
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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 FX 5200 is positioned at rank 374 and the GeForce FX Go5300 is on rank 333, so the GeForce FX Go5300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX Go5300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 62.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5200.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-62.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+62.5%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX Go5300 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 FX 5200 and GeForce FX Go5300
GeForce FX 5200
The GeForce FX 5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.
GeForce FX Go5300
The GeForce FX Go5300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200 scores 8 versus the GeForce FX Go5300's 13 — the GeForce FX Go5300 leads by 62.5%. The GeForce FX 5200 is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX Go5300 uses Rankine, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX Go5300). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5300). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce FX 5200) vs 170 (GeForce FX Go5300) with 680 Tensor cores vs 680.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8 | 13+63% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Rankine |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760 | 21760 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz | 2407 MHz |
| ROPs | 176 | 176 |
| TMUs | 680 | 680 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB | 21.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 96 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170 | 170 |
| Tensor Cores | 680 | 680 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 5200 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX Go5300 has 512 MB. The GeForce FX Go5300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 96 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5300). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 2.1+40% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5200) vs VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go5300). Decoder: MPEG-2 Motion Compensation vs VPE 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go5300).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VPE 3.0 |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 Motion Compensation | VPE 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5200 draws 575W versus the GeForce FX Go5300's 575W — a 0% difference. The GeForce FX Go5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200) vs 350W (GeForce FX Go5300). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 152mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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