GeForce FX 5200 vs GRID V100-8Q

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. The GeForce FX 5200 is positioned at rank #374 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

65945%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

63355%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

62618%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

62509%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

62382%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

62027%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

61245%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

61018%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

60455%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

60291%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

59564%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

59436%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

58364%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

58327%

#358

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

72727%

#373

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

100%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

100%

#375

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

91%

#376

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

82%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#378

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

73%

#379

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

64%

#380

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

64%

#381

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

27%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

27%

#383

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

18%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

18%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

18%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

18%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

18%

#388

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

18%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce FX 5200 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The GeForce FX 5200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID V100-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID V100-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 100% 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	GRID V100-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-100%)	✅Leading raw performance (+100%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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

The GeForce FX 5200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $10,000 for the GRID V100-8Q, it costs 100% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 19900% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce FX 5200	GRID V100-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+19900%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)

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.

GeForce FX 5200 Benchmark Check

GRID V100-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5200 and GRID V100-8Q

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.

GRID V100-8Q

The GRID V100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200 scores 8 versus the GRID V100-8Q's 16 — the GRID V100-8Q leads by 100%. The GeForce FX 5200 is built on Rankine while the GRID V100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200) vs 640 (GRID V100-8Q). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	GeForce FX 5200	GRID V100-8Q
G3D Mark Score	8	16+100%
Architecture	Rankine	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	21760+3300%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+6168%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+84%	1306 MHz
ROPs	176+1000%	16
TMUs	680+1600%	40
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+6771%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+4700%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5200	GRID V100-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5200 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GRID V100-8Q has 512 MB. The GRID V100-8Q offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200) vs 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) — the GeForce FX 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5200	GRID V100-8Q
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+4700%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5200 draws 575W versus the GRID V100-8Q's 225W — a 87.5% difference. The GRID V100-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200) vs 350W (GRID V100-8Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce FX 5200	GRID V100-8Q
TDP	575W	225W-61%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	152mm	—
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5200 launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GRID V100-8Q launched at $10000 and now averages $10000. The GeForce FX 5200 costs 99.8% less ($9975 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200) vs 0.0 (GRID V100-8Q) — the GeForce FX 5200 offers 100+% better value. The GeForce FX 5200 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).