GeForce FX 5600 vs GeForce FX 5200LE
GeForce FX 5600
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GeForce FX 5200LE
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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 5600 is positioned at rank 380 and the GeForce FX 5200LE is on rank 371, so the GeForce FX 5200LE 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5200LE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). 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 GeForce FX 5600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 85.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5200LE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+85.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-85.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $25 for the GeForce FX 5200LE, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 364.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+364.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 and GeForce FX 5200LE
GeForce FX 5600
The GeForce FX 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points. Launch price was $199.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5600 scores 13 versus the GeForce FX 5200LE's 7 — the GeForce FX 5600 leads by 85.7%. The GeForce FX 5600 is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5200LE uses Rankine, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX 5600) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200LE). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200LE).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13+86% | 7 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Rankine |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 21760+6376% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+9524% |
| ROPs | 32 | 176+450% |
| TMUs | 56 | 680+1114% |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 21.3 MB+4741% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 96 MB+19100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5200LE has 512 MB. The GeForce FX 5200LE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce FX 5600) vs 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200LE) — the GeForce FX 5200LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 96 MB+19100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200LE). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0a |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce FX 5600) vs No (GeForce FX 5200LE). Decoder: No vs No. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5600) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200LE).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | No | No |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5600 draws 150W versus the GeForce FX 5200LE's 575W — a 117.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5600) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5200LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 180mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-74% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 180mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5600 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce FX 5200LE launched at $43 and now averages $25. The GeForce FX 5600 costs 60% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.3 (GeForce FX 5600) vs 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200LE) — the GeForce FX 5600 offers 333.3% better value. The GeForce FX 5200LE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $43-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-60% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.3+333% | 0.3 |
| Codename | GF114 | GB202 |
| Release | May 17 2011 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #605 | #3 |
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