GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce 7000M
GeForce FX 5200SE
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 5200SE is positioned at rank 373 and the GeForce 7000M is on rank 735, so the GeForce FX 5200SE 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 5200SE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5200SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200SE | GeForce 7000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7000M 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 5200SE and GeForce 7000M
GeForce FX 5200SE
The GeForce FX 5200SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12 points. Launch price was $89.99.
GeForce 7000M
The GeForce 7000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200SE scores 12 versus the GeForce 7000M's 13 — the GeForce 7000M leads by 8.3%. The GeForce FX 5200SE is built on Rankine while the GeForce 7000M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 384 (GeForce 7000M). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 7000M).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200SE | GeForce 7000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12 | 13+8% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 288 | 384+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8479 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+7% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+100% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200SE | GeForce 7000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5200SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7000M has 256 MB. The GeForce FX 5200SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 1 MB (GeForce 7000M) — the GeForce 7000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200SE | GeForce 7000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7000M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200SE | GeForce 7000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 2.1+40% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs No (GeForce 7000M). Decoder: None vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7000M).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200SE | GeForce 7000M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | None | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5200SE draws 150W versus the GeForce 7000M's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 7000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 350W (GeForce 7000M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200SE | GeForce 7000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 100mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.4+300% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200SE | GeForce 7000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | GF114 | GM108 |
| Release | February 20 2012 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #706 | #847 |
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