GeForce3 Ti 500 vs GeForce 6200A

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. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is positioned at rank #390 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 500

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

725400%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

696900%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

688800%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

687600%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

686200%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

682300%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

673700%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

671200%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

665000%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

663200%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

655200%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

653800%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

642000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

641600%

#375

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

800000%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The GeForce3 Ti 500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6200A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 6200A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce3 Ti 500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce 6200A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 6200A 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.

GeForce3 Ti 500 Benchmark Check

GeForce 6200A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 Ti 500 and GeForce 6200A

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.

GeForce 6200A

The GeForce 6200A 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: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 500 scores 3 versus the GeForce 6200A's 4 — the GeForce 6200A leads by 33.3%. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce 6200A uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 384 (GeForce 6200A). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce 6200A
G3D Mark Score	3	4+33%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	21760+5567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+14401%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+156%	941 MHz
ROPs	176+2100%	8
TMUs	680+2733%	24
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+11111%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+9500%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce 6200A
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 500 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6200A has 128 MB. The GeForce3 Ti 500 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce 6200A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	96 MB+9500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6200A). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce 6200A
DirectX	8.1	9.0c+11%
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	1.5	2.1+40%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs No (GeForce 6200A). Decoder: MPEG-2 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce 6200A
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	MPEG-2	PureVideo
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 500 draws 575W versus the GeForce 6200A's 33W — a 178.3% difference. The GeForce 6200A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 350W (GeForce 6200A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 183mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce 6200A
TDP	575W	33W-94%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	183mm	168mm
Height	0mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 6200A launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs Infinity (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).