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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. The GeForce FX 5200LE is positioned at rank #371 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200LE
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5200LE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The GeForce FX 5200LE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 143671.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5200LE.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-143671.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+143671.4%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $60 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 59804.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce FX 5200LE.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+59804.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 GTX 1060
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 GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200LE scores 7 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 143671.4%. The GeForce FX 5200LE is built on Rankine while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7 | 10,064+143671% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+750% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+1081% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz+39% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+175% | 64 |
| TMUs | 680+325% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+2166% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5200LE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce FX 5200LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 6 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 12+33% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 4.5+200% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | No | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5200LE draws 575W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 104.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 180W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 173mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5200LE launched at $43 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce FX 5200LE costs 58.3% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 55800% better value. The GeForce FX 5200LE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200LE | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43-83% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-58% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 167.7+55800% |
| Codename | GB202 | GP104 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #3 | #137 |
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