GeForce Go 6200 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 Go 6200 is positioned at rank #325 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 Go 6200

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

4836%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4646%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

4592%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4584%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4575%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

4549%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

4491%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4475%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4433%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

4421%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

4368%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4359%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

4280%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4277%

#310

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

5333%

#325

GeForce Go 6200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#326

GeForce 7300 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

93%

#327

Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $40

87%

#329

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

77%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

75%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

57%

#335

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

57%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

55%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

51%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

48%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce Go 6200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce Go 6200	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+24900%)
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.

GeForce Go 6200 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 6200 and Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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.

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 Go 6200 scores 15 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the GeForce Go 6200 leads by 7.1%. The GeForce Go 6200 is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6200) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6200) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).

Feature	GeForce Go 6200	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
G3D Mark Score	15+7%	14
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6927 TFLOPS+11%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 6200	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 Go 6200 comes with 16 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 24900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce Go 6200	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
VRAM Capacity	0.016 GB	4 GB+24900%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce Go 6200) vs 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce Go 6200	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
DirectX	10.0+11%	9_0a
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6200 draws 65W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 97.6% difference. The GeForce Go 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6200) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.