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GeForce3
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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 is positioned at rank 755 and the GeForce FX 5200LE is on rank 371, so the GeForce FX 5200LE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce3
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5200LE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The GeForce FX 5200LE 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 GeForce FX 5200LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 40% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3.
| Insight | GeForce3 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-40%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+40%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5200LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $49 for the GeForce3, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 174.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce3 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+174.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 and GeForce FX 5200LE
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 FX 5200LE
The GeForce FX 5200LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine 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: 7 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 scores 5 versus the GeForce FX 5200LE's 7 — the GeForce FX 5200LE leads by 40%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce FX 5200LE uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200LE). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200LE). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 2407 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5 | 7+40% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 21760+5567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+14401% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 2407 MHz+156% |
| ROPs | 8 | 176+2100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 680+2733% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 21.3 MB+11111% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 96 MB+9500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce3 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5200LE has 512 MB. The GeForce FX 5200LE offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200LE) — the GeForce FX 5200LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 96 MB+9500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200LE). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 9.0a+11% |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.5+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3) vs No (GeForce FX 5200LE). Decoder: None vs No. Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200LE).
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | None | No |
| Codecs | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the GeForce FX 5200LE's 575W — a 178.3% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5200LE). 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 FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-94% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 165mm | 168mm |
| Height | 100mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 65°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce3 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce FX 5200LE launched at $43 and now averages $25. The GeForce FX 5200LE costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3) vs 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200LE) — the GeForce FX 5200LE offers 200% better value. The GeForce FX 5200LE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $43-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $25-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.3+200% |
| Codename | GM108 | GB202 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #810 | #3 |
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