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GeForce FX 5200LE
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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 5200LE is positioned at rank 371 and the GeForce FX 5500 is on rank 736, so the GeForce FX 5200LE 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 5200LE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5200LE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.3%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5200LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $30 for the GeForce FX 5500, it costs 17% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️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 FX 5200LE and GeForce FX 5500
GeForce FX 5200LE
The GeForce FX 5200LE 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: 7 points. Launch price was $1,999.
GeForce FX 5500
The GeForce FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200LE scores 7 versus the GeForce FX 5500's 8 — the GeForce FX 5500 leads by 14.3%. The GeForce FX 5200LE is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5500 uses Rankine, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5500). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5500). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1320 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7 | 8+14% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Rankine |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+2025% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+3777% | 2.703 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz+82% | 1320 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+1000% | 16 |
| TMUs | 680+2025% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+965% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5200LE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5500 has 256 MB. The GeForce FX 5200LE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 2 MB (GeForce FX 5500) — the GeForce FX 5200LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5500). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0a |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs No (GeForce FX 5500). Decoder: No vs No.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | No | No |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5200LE draws 575W versus the GeForce FX 5500's 25W — a 183.3% difference. The GeForce FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5500). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 171mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 25W-96% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 171mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5200LE launched at $43 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce FX 5500 launched at $37 and now averages $30. The GeForce FX 5200LE costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 0.3 (GeForce FX 5500) — the GeForce FX 5500 offers 0% better value. The GeForce FX 5200LE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43 | $37-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-17% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Codename | GB202 | TU117S |
| Release | January 30 2025 | December 17 2021 |
| Ranking | #3 | #468 |
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