GeForce FX Go 5200 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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%

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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 2008). 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 Quadro FX 500/600 PCI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 75% 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	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-75%)	✅Leading raw performance (+75%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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 Quadro FX 500/600 PCI 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

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX Go 5200 and Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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.

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go 5200 scores 8 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI leads by 75%. The GeForce FX Go 5200 is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).

Feature	GeForce FX Go 5200	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
G3D Mark Score	8	14+75%
Architecture	Rankine	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	21760+8967%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+16746%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	176+450%	32
TMUs	680+750%	80
L2 Cache	96 MB+38300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX Go 5200	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Quadro FX 500/600 PCI has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 12803.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce FX Go 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX Go 5200	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
VRAM Capacity	0.031 GB	4 GB+12803%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+38300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce FX Go 5200	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
DirectX	9.0a	9_0a
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX Go 5200 draws 575W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 101% difference. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go 5200) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.