GeForce FX 5200LE vs Quadro FX 500/FX 600

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 Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is on rank 425, so the GeForce FX 5200LE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 5200LE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

45338%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

43556%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

43050%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

42975%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

42888%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

42644%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

42106%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

41950%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

41563%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

41450%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

40950%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

40862%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

40125%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

40100%

#356

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

50000%

#371

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

100%

#372

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

100%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

75%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

69%

#375

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

69%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

63%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

56%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

56%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

50%

#380

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

44%

#381

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

44%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

19%

#383

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

19%

#384

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

13%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

13%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 500/FX 600

#410

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

738650%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

100%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

50%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce FX 5200LE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2008). 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 Quadro FX 500/FX 600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 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	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+14.3%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $25 for the GeForce FX 5200LE, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 90.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce FX 5200LE	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+90.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 5200LE Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5200LE and Quadro FX 500/FX 600

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.

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 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: 8 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200LE scores 7 versus the Quadro FX 500/FX 600's 8 — the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 leads by 14.3%. The GeForce FX 5200LE is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/FX 600).

Feature	GeForce FX 5200LE	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
G3D Mark Score	7	8+14%
Architecture	Rankine	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	21760+8967%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+16746%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	176+450%	32
TMUs	680+750%	80
L2 Cache	96 MB+38300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5200LE	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
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 5200LE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) — the GeForce FX 5200LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5200LE	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+38300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5200LE draws 575W versus the Quadro FX 500/FX 600's 189W — a 101% difference. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/FX 600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce FX 5200LE	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
TDP	575W	189W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5200LE launched at $43 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 launched at $449 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 0.5 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) — the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers 66.7% better value. The GeForce FX 5200LE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2008).