GeForce FX 5200SE 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 5200SE is positioned at rank 373 and the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is on rank 425, so the GeForce FX 5200SE 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 5200SE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

60450%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

58075%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

57400%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

57300%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

57183%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

56858%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

56142%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

55933%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

55417%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

55267%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

54600%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

54483%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

53500%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

53467%

#358

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

66667%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#374

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

92%

#375

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

92%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

83%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

75%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

75%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

67%

#380

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

58%

#381

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

58%

#382

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

25%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

25%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

17%

#385

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

17%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

17%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

17%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

17%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5200SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce FX 5200SE	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+50%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce FX 5200SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5200SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 125% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce FX 5200SE	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+125%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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 5200SE scores 12 versus the Quadro FX 500/FX 600's 8 — the GeForce FX 5200SE leads by 50%. The GeForce FX 5200SE is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/FX 600).

Feature	GeForce FX 5200SE	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
G3D Mark Score	12+50%	8
Architecture	Rankine	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	288+20%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8479 TFLOPS+36%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	80+67%
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5200SE	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 5200SE 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: 384 KB (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) — the GeForce FX 5200SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5200SE	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	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5200SE draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 500/FX 600's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce FX 5200SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/FX 600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce FX 5200SE	Quadro FX 500/FX 600
TDP	150W-21%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5200SE launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 launched at $449 and now averages $15. The GeForce FX 5200SE costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 0.5 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) — the GeForce FX 5200SE offers 140% better value. The GeForce FX 5200SE is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).