GeForce FX Go 5200 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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. The GeForce FX Go 5200 is positioned at rank #350 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Go 5200

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

13687%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13149%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

12996%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12974%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12947%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

12874%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

12711%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12664%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12547%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

12513%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

12362%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12336%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

12113%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12106%

#335

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

15094%

#350

GeForce FX Go 5200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#352

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

94%

#353

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

94%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

92%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

92%

#356

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

92%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

85%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

79%

#360

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

72%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

64%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

60%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

51%

#364

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

47%

#365

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

47%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce FX Go 5200 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). 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 GTX 1650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 98262.5% higher G3D Mark score and 12803.2% more VRAM (4 GB 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 GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-98262.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+98262.5%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+12803.2%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 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.

GeForce FX Go 5200 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX Go 5200 and GeForce GTX 1650

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 GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go 5200 scores 8 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 98262.5%. The GeForce FX Go 5200 is built on Rankine while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce FX Go 5200	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	8	7,869+98263%
Architecture	Rankine	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	21760+2329%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+3412%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+45%	1665 MHz
ROPs	176+450%	32
TMUs	680+1114%	56
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+2320%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+9500%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX Go 5200	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX Go 5200 comes with 32 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 12803.2% 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 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce FX Go 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX Go 5200	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	0.031 GB	4 GB+12803%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+9500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce FX Go 5200	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	9.0a	12+33%
Vulkan	None	1.4
OpenGL	1.5	4.6+207%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce FX Go 5200	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	No	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	No	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX Go 5200 draws 575W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 153.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.