GeForce PCX 5300 vs GeForce FX Go 5200
GeForce PCX 5300
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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 PCX 5300 is positioned at rank 376 and the GeForce FX Go 5200 is on rank 350, so the GeForce FX Go 5200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce PCX 5300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go 5200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX Go 5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce PCX 5300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce PCX 5300 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+303.2%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX Go 5200 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 PCX 5300 and GeForce FX Go 5200
GeForce PCX 5300
The GeForce PCX 5300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $1,999.
GeForce FX Go 5200
The GeForce FX Go 5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce PCX 5300 scores 6 versus the GeForce FX Go 5200's 8 — the GeForce FX Go 5200 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce PCX 5300 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce FX Go 5200 uses Rankine, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX Go 5200). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go 5200). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 170 (GeForce FX Go 5200) with 680 Tensor cores vs 680.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5300 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6 | 8+33% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760 | 21760 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz | 2407 MHz |
| ROPs | 176 | 176 |
| TMUs | 680 | 680 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB | 21.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 96 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170 | 170 |
| Tensor Cores | 680 | 680 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5300 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PCX 5300 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX Go 5200 has 32 MB. The GeForce PCX 5300 offers 303.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5300 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB+303% | 0.031 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 96 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX Go 5200). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5300 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0a |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce PCX 5300) vs No (GeForce FX Go 5200). Decoder: None vs No.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5300 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | None | No |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce PCX 5300 draws 575W versus the GeForce FX Go 5200's 575W — a 0% difference. The GeForce FX Go 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 350W (GeForce FX Go 5200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5300 | GeForce FX Go 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 100mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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