GeForce Go 6400 vs Radeon X1200

NVIDIA

GeForce Go 6400

2012Core: 902 MHz
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AMD

Radeon X1200

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz
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GeForce Go 6400 vs Radeon X1200 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 6400 vs Radeon X1200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce Go 6400 vs Radeon X1200: 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 6400

2012

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (24 vs 33).
  • 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 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
  • 30% higher power demand at 65W vs 50W.

Radeon X1200

2019

Why buy it

  • +37.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 3025% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 16 MB).
  • GeForce Go 6400 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon X1200 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 50W instead of 65W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon X1200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 37.5% in PassMark G3D (33 vs 24), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon X1200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 16 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2012. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon X1200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce Go 6400 vs Radeon X1200 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce Go 6400

The GeForce Go 6400 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: 24 points. Launch price was $99.

AMD

Radeon X1200

The Radeon X1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6400 scores 24 versus the Radeon X1200's 33 — the Radeon X1200 leads by 37.5%. The GeForce Go 6400 is built on Kepler while the Radeon X1200 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6400) vs 384 (Radeon X1200). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6400) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200).

FeatureGeForce Go 6400Radeon X1200
G3D Mark Score
24
33+38%
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 3.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6927 TFLOPS
0.7864 TFLOPS+14%
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+33%
24
L1 Cache
32 KB
96 KB+200%
L2 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce Go 6400 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon X1200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce Go 6400Radeon X1200
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 6400 has 16 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1200 carries 512 MB. Radeon X1200 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 6400 and 64-bit on the Radeon X1200. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce Go 6400) vs 128 KB (Radeon X1200) — the GeForce Go 6400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce Go 6400Radeon X1200
VRAM Capacity
0.016 GB
0.5 GB+3025%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6400 draws 65W versus the Radeon X1200's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon X1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6400) vs 350W (Radeon X1200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce Go 6400Radeon X1200
TDP
65W
50W-23%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
0.4
0.7+75%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon X1200 (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce Go 6400Radeon X1200
MSRP
$80
Codename
GK107
Polaris 24
Release
June 5 2012
May 13 2019
Ranking
#837
#898

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