GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce Go 6200

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.

GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce Go 6200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce Go 6200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce FX 5200SE

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅3025% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12 vs 15).
❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.

GeForce Go 6200

2012

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Draws 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 16 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce Go 6200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25% in PassMark G3D (15 vs 12), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce FX 5200SE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 16 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce FX 5200SE makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce Go 6200 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce Go 6200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 Go 6200

The GeForce Go 6200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200SE scores 12 versus the GeForce Go 6200's 15 — the GeForce Go 6200 leads by 25%. The GeForce FX 5200SE is built on Rankine while the GeForce Go 6200 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 384 (GeForce Go 6200). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6200).

Feature	GeForce FX 5200SE	GeForce Go 6200
G3D Mark Score	12	15+25%
Architecture	Rankine	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	288	384+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8479 TFLOPS+22%	0.6927 TFLOPS
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	384 KB+1100%	32 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5200SE	GeForce Go 6200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5200SE has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 6200 carries 16 MB. GeForce FX 5200SE gives you 3025% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5200SE and 128-bit on the GeForce Go 6200. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 256 KB (GeForce Go 6200) — the GeForce FX 5200SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5200SE	GeForce Go 6200
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+3025%	0.016 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 10.0 (GeForce Go 6200). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce FX 5200SE	GeForce Go 6200
DirectX	9.0a	10.0+11%
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	1.5	2.1+40%
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs No (GeForce Go 6200). Decoder: None vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6200).

Feature	GeForce FX 5200SE	GeForce Go 6200
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	None	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5200SE draws 150W versus the GeForce Go 6200's 65W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce Go 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.