CPU
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GeForce G200
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RADEON HD 6350
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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 G200 is positioned at rank 357 and the RADEON HD 6350 is on rank 240, so the RADEON HD 6350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G200
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD 6350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G200 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce G200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON HD 6350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD 6350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G200.
| Insight | GeForce G200 | RADEON HD 6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce G200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce G200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 92.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce G200 | RADEON HD 6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+92.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 G200 and RADEON HD 6350
GeForce G200
The GeForce G200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $79.
RADEON HD 6350
The RADEON HD 6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G200 scores 136 and the RADEON HD 6350 reaches 141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G200 is built on Pascal while the RADEON HD 6350 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G200) vs 1,280 (RADEON HD 6350). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G200) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD 6350).
| Feature | GeForce G200 | RADEON HD 6350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 136 | 141+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+70% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 320 KB+122% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G200 | RADEON HD 6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | RADEON HD 6350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G200) vs 11.2 (11_0) (RADEON HD 6350). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | RADEON HD 6350 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2 (11_0)+11% |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce G200) vs None (RADEON HD 6350). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce G200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (RADEON HD 6350).
| Feature | GeForce G200 | RADEON HD 6350 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G200 draws 30W versus the RADEON HD 6350's 186W — a 144.4% difference. The GeForce G200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G200) vs 350W (RADEON HD 6350). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | RADEON HD 6350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-84% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5+463% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G200 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON HD 6350 launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce G200 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (GeForce G200) vs 4.7 (RADEON HD 6350) — the GeForce G200 offers 93.6% better value. The GeForce G200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce G200 | RADEON HD 6350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $30-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1+94% | 4.7 |
| Codename | GP108 | Cayman |
| Release | May 17 2017 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #641 | #598 |
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