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GeForce PCX 5900
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The GeForce 6200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce PCX 5900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce PCX 5900.
| Insight | GeForce PCX 5900 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 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 PCX 5900 and GeForce 6200
GeForce PCX 5900
The GeForce PCX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points. Launch price was $699.
GeForce 6200
The GeForce 6200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 37 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce PCX 5900 scores 34 versus the GeForce 6200's 37 — the GeForce 6200 leads by 8.8%. The GeForce PCX 5900 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce 6200 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 384 (GeForce 6200). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200).
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34 | 37+9% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 ×2+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2+56% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48 ×2+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64 ×2+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+614% | 0.14 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 512 KB (GeForce 6200) — the GeForce PCX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce PCX 5900 draws 365W versus the GeForce 6200's 10W — a 189.3% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 350W (GeForce 6200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 365W | 10W-97% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 3.7+3600% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce PCX 5900 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 6200 launched at $129 and now averages $10. The GeForce PCX 5900 costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 3.7 (GeForce 6200) — the GeForce PCX 5900 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 6200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 3.7 |
| Codename | GF110 | GP108B |
| Release | March 24 2011 | February 20 2019 |
| Ranking | #555 | #643 |
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