GeForce FX Go 5200 vs GeForce FX 5600XT
GeForce FX Go 5200
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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 Go 5200 is positioned at rank 350 and the GeForce FX 5600XT is on rank 380, 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 Go 5200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5600XT
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 5600XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5600XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.5% higher G3D Mark score and 1512.9% more VRAM (512 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 Go 5200 | GeForce FX 5600XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+12.5%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1512.9%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5600XT 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 Go 5200 and GeForce FX 5600XT
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.
GeForce FX 5600XT
The GeForce FX 5600XT 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: 9 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go 5200 scores 8 versus the GeForce FX 5600XT's 9 — the GeForce FX 5600XT leads by 12.5%. The GeForce FX Go 5200 is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5600XT uses Rankine, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 336 (GeForce FX 5600XT). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600XT).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5200 | GeForce FX 5600XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8 | 9+13% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Rankine |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+6376% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+9524% | 1.089 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 176+450% | 32 |
| TMUs | 680+1114% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+4741% | 0.44 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+19100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5200 | GeForce FX 5600XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 5200 comes with 32 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5600XT has 512 MB. The GeForce FX 5600XT offers 1512.9% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce FX 5600XT) — the GeForce FX Go 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5200 | GeForce FX 5600XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.031 GB | 0.5 GB+1513% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+19100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600XT). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5200 | GeForce FX 5600XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX Go 5200 draws 575W versus the GeForce FX 5600XT's 150W — a 117.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5600XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5600XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 55°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5200 | GeForce FX 5600XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 150W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 55°C-27% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX Go 5200 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5200 | GeForce FX 5600XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GB202 | GF114 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | May 17 2011 |
| Ranking | #3 | #605 |
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