GeForce3 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 is positioned at rank #755 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

#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 Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6200A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce3	GeForce 6200A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+25%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+98.4%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce3 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce 6200A Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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 scores 5 versus the GeForce 6200A's 4 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 6200A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 384 (GeForce 6200A). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce 6200A
G3D Mark Score	5+25%	4
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	941 MHz	941 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3	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 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6200A has 128 MB. The GeForce 6200A offers 98.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce 6200A
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.125 GB+98%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6200A). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce 6200A
DirectX	8.1	9.0c+11%
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	1.3	2.1+62%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3) vs No (GeForce 6200A). Decoder: None vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A).

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce 6200A
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	None	PureVideo
Codecs	MPEG-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the GeForce 6200A's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 6200A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (GeForce 6200A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 165mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce 6200A
TDP	33W	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	165mm	168mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	0.2+100%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce3 launched at $499 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) vs Infinity (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value.