GeForce3 Ti 500 vs GeForce3 Ti 200
GeForce3 Ti 500
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GeForce3 Ti 200
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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 GeForce3 Ti 500 is positioned at rank 390 and the GeForce3 Ti 200 is on rank 382, so the GeForce3 Ti 200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce3 Ti 500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce3 Ti 200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce3 Ti 500 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). 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 GeForce3 Ti 200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce3 Ti 200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3 Ti 500.
| Insight | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce3 Ti 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce3 Ti 200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 33.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce3 Ti 500.
| Insight | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce3 Ti 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+33.3%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 Ti 500 and GeForce3 Ti 200
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 500 scores 3 versus the GeForce3 Ti 200's 4 — the GeForce3 Ti 200 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce3 Ti 200 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 46 (GeForce3 Ti 200) with 680 Tensor cores vs 368.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce3 Ti 200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3 | 4+33% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+639% | 2944 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+941% | 10.07 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz+41% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+175% | 64 |
| TMUs | 680+270% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+634% | 2.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+2300% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170+270% | 46 |
| Tensor Cores | 680+85% | 368 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce3 Ti 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce3 Ti 200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+2300% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce3 Ti 200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.5+15% | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs None (GeForce3 Ti 200). Decoder: MPEG-2 vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200).
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce3 Ti 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce3 Ti 500 draws 575W versus the GeForce3 Ti 200's 215W — a 91.1% difference. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 183mm vs 183mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 60.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce3 Ti 200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 215W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 183mm | 183mm |
| Height | 0mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 60-25% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce3 Ti 200 launched at $149 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 offers 0% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce3 Ti 200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $149-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Codename | GB202 | TU104 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #3 | #94 |
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