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.

GeForce3 Ti 200 vs GeForce3 Ti 500 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce3 Ti 200 vs GeForce3 Ti 500: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce3 Ti 200

2018

Why buy it

✅+33.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 212.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 215W instead of 575W, a 360W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (368 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌2018 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce3 Ti 500

2025

Why buy it

✅84.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 368).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
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134.2% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌167.4% higher power demand at 575W vs 215W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce3 Ti 200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 33.3% in PassMark G3D (4 vs 3), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce3 Ti 500 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 170 vs 46 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2018. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce3 Ti 200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $349, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 212.3% (0.0 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce3 Ti 200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce3 Ti 500 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce3 Ti 200 vs GeForce3 Ti 500 Technical Specifications

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

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 Ti 500

The GeForce3 Ti 500 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: 3 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 200 scores 4 versus the GeForce3 Ti 500's 3 — the GeForce3 Ti 200 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is built on Turing while the GeForce3 Ti 500 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 170 (GeForce3 Ti 500) with 368 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3 Ti 500
G3D Mark Score	4+33%	3
Architecture	Turing	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2944	21760+639%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+941%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	2407 MHz+41%
ROPs	64	176+175%
TMUs	184	680+270%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	21.3 MB+634%
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	170+270%
Tensor Cores	368	680+85%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3 Ti 500
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce3 Ti 200 and 64-bit on the GeForce3 Ti 500. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3 Ti 500
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3 Ti 500
DirectX	8.1	8.1
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	1.3	1.5+15%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs None (GeForce3 Ti 500). Decoder: None vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 500).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3 Ti 500
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	None	MPEG-2
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 200 draws 215W versus the GeForce3 Ti 500's 575W — a 91.1% difference. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 183mm vs 183mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3 Ti 500
TDP	215W-63%	575W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	183mm	183mm
Height	100mm	0mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60-25%	80
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce3 Ti 200 came in at $149, while the GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349. On MSRP, GeForce3 Ti 200 was 57.3% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 0.0 (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is GeForce3 Ti 500 (2025 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce3 Ti 500
MSRP	$149-57%	$349
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
Codename	TU104	GB202
Release	September 20 2018	January 30 2025
Ranking	#94	#3

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