GeForce FX 5600 Ultra vs GeForce FX 5200SE
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is positioned at rank 377 and the GeForce FX 5200SE is on rank 373, 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 5600 Ultra
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 41.7% 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 5600 Ultra | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+41.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 41.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+41.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 5600 Ultra and GeForce FX 5200SE
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra scores 17 versus the GeForce FX 5200SE's 12 — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra leads by 41.7%. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5200SE uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 288 (GeForce FX 5200SE). Raw compute: 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200SE).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17+42% | 12 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Rankine |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+33% | 288 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.263 TFLOPS+49% | 0.8479 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5600 Ultra comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5200SE has 512 MB. The GeForce FX 5200SE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 384 KB (GeForce FX 5200SE) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0a |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra draws 160W versus the GeForce FX 5200SE's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce FX 5200SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5200SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 190mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 150W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 190mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce FX 5200SE launched at $99 and now averages $10. The GeForce FX 5200SE costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 1.2 (GeForce FX 5200SE) — the GeForce FX 5200SE offers 50% better value. The GeForce FX 5200SE is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $99-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.8 | 1.2+50% |
| Codename | GF114 | GF114 |
| Release | January 25 2011 | February 20 2012 |
| Ranking | #580 | #706 |
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