GeForce3 Ti 200 vs GeForce3

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 GeForce3 Ti 200 is positioned at rank 382 and the GeForce3 is on rank 755, so the GeForce3 Ti 200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce3 Ti 200

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

241800%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

232300%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

229600%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

229200%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

228733%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

227433%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

224567%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

223733%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

221667%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

221067%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

218400%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

217933%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

214000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

213867%

#367

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

266667%

#382

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

100%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

67%

#385

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

67%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

67%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

67%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

67%

#389

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

67%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce3

#744

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1085700%

#746

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

984200%

#747

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

981600%

#751

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

892600%

#752

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

886500%

#754

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

100%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce3 Ti 200 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce3 Ti 200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce3 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce3 Ti 200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%)	✅Leading raw performance (+25%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+693.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce3 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 25% better value per dollar than the GeForce3 Ti 200.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

GeForce3 Ti 200 Benchmark Check

GeForce3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 Ti 200 and GeForce3

GeForce3 Ti 200

The GeForce3 Ti 200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce3

The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 200 scores 4 versus the GeForce3's 5 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is built on Turing while the GeForce3 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 384 (GeForce3). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3
G3D Mark Score	4	5+25%
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2944+667%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS+1293%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+82%	941 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	184+667%	24
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+1426%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3
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 GeForce3 Ti 200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce3 has 65 MB. The GeForce3 Ti 200 offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 1 MB (GeForce3) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+694%	0.063 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 8.1 (GeForce3). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3
DirectX	8.1	8.1
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	1.3	1.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs None (GeForce3). Decoder: None vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	None	None
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 200 draws 215W versus the GeForce3's 33W — a 146.8% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 350W (GeForce3). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 183mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 85.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3
TDP	215W	33W-85%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	183mm	165mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60-29%	85
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce3 Ti 200 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce3 launched at $499 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 0.1 (GeForce3) — the GeForce3 offers 0% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).