GeForce Go 6200 vs GeForce FX 5200SE
GeForce Go 6200
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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 Go 6200 is positioned at rank 325 and the GeForce FX 5200SE is on rank 373, so the GeForce Go 6200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 6200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5200SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce Go 6200 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+25%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+3025%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 6200 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 Go 6200 and GeForce FX 5200SE
GeForce Go 6200
The GeForce Go 6200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15 points. Launch price was $99.
GeForce FX 5200SE
The GeForce FX 5200SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12 points. Launch price was $89.99.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6200 scores 15 versus the GeForce FX 5200SE's 12 — the GeForce Go 6200 leads by 25%. The GeForce Go 6200 is built on Kepler while the GeForce FX 5200SE uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6200) vs 288 (GeForce FX 5200SE). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6200) vs 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200SE).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6200 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15+25% | 12 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+33% | 288 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 0.8479 TFLOPS+22% |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 384 KB+1100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 6200 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 6200 comes with 16 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5200SE has 512 MB. The GeForce FX 5200SE offers 3025% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce Go 6200) vs 384 KB (GeForce FX 5200SE) — the GeForce FX 5200SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6200 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.016 GB | 0.5 GB+3025% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce Go 6200) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200SE). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6200 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0a |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1+40% | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 6200) vs None (GeForce FX 5200SE). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6200) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200SE).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6200 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6200 draws 65W versus the GeForce FX 5200SE's 150W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce Go 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6200) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5200SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6200 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-57% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2+100% | 0.1 |
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