GeForce Go 6200 vs GRID V100-8Q

NVIDIA

GeForce Go 6200

2012Core: 902 MHz
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GRID V100-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz
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GeForce Go 6200 vs GRID V100-8Q Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce Go 6200 vs GRID V100-8Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce Go 6200

2012

Why buy it

  • Draws 65W instead of 225W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 16 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2012 hardware with 16 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).

GRID V100-8Q

2016

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 3025% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 16 MB).
  • More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 246.2% higher power demand at 225W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID V100-8Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 6.7% in PassMark G3D (16 vs 15), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce Go 6200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID V100-8Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID V100-8Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce Go 6200 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce Go 6200 vs GRID V100-8Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GRID V100-8Q

The GRID V100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6200 scores 15 versus the GRID V100-8Q's 16 — the GRID V100-8Q leads by 6.7%. The GeForce Go 6200 is built on Kepler while the GRID V100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6200) vs 640 (GRID V100-8Q). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6200) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q).

FeatureGeForce Go 6200GRID V100-8Q
G3D Mark Score
15
16+7%
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6927 TFLOPS
1.672 TFLOPS+141%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
40+25%
L1 Cache
32 KB
320 KB+900%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce Go 6200 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID V100-8Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce Go 6200GRID V100-8Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 6200 has 16 MB of VRAM, while the GRID V100-8Q carries 512 MB. GRID V100-8Q gives you 3025% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce Go 6200 and 64-bit on the GRID V100-8Q. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce Go 6200) vs 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce Go 6200GRID V100-8Q
VRAM Capacity
0.016 GB
0.5 GB+3025%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6200 draws 65W versus the GRID V100-8Q's 225W — a 110.3% difference. The GeForce Go 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6200) vs 350W (GRID V100-8Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce Go 6200GRID V100-8Q
TDP
65W-71%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
0.2+100%
0.1
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GRID V100-8Q (2016 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce Go 6200GRID V100-8Q
MSRP
$10000
Codename
GK107
GM107
Release
June 5 2012
May 18 2016
Ranking
#837
#622

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