GeForce FX 5600 vs GeForce FX Go 5200
GeForce FX 5600
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GeForce FX Go 5200
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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 Go 5200 is on rank 350, so the GeForce FX Go 5200 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 Go 5200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX Go 5200 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The GeForce FX Go 5200 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 62.5% higher G3D Mark score and 706.5% more VRAM (256 MB vs 32 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX Go 5200.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+62.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-62.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+706.5%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5600 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 5600 and GeForce FX Go 5200
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 Go 5200
The GeForce FX Go 5200 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: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5600 scores 13 versus the GeForce FX Go 5200's 8 — the GeForce FX 5600 leads by 62.5%. The GeForce FX 5600 is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX Go 5200 uses Rankine, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX 5600) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX Go 5200). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go 5200).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13+63% | 8 |
| 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 Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 5200 has 32 MB. The GeForce FX 5600 offers 706.5% 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 Go 5200) — the GeForce FX Go 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+706% | 0.031 GB |
| 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 Go 5200). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 5200). Decoder: No vs No. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5600) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go 5200).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | No | No |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5600 draws 150W versus the GeForce FX Go 5200's 575W — a 117.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5600) vs 350W (GeForce FX Go 5200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-74% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 180mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX Go 5200 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5600 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | GF114 | GB202 |
| Release | May 17 2011 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #605 | #3 |
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