
RADEON 9200 SE vs GeForce 6200A

RADEON 9200 SE
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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. The RADEON 9200 SE is positioned at rank #742 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9200 SE
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9200 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The RADEON 9200 SE 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 RADEON 9200 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 9200 SE | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9200 SE and GeForce 6200A

RADEON 9200 SE
The RADEON 9200 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9200 SE scores 3 versus the GeForce 6200A's 4 — the GeForce 6200A leads by 33.3%. The RADEON 9200 SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce 6200A uses Maxwell, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 384 (GeForce 6200A). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 SE | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3 | 4+33% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+567% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS+1955% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+208% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+700% | 8 |
| TMUs | 160+567% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9200 SE | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9200 SE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6200A has 128 MB. The RADEON 9200 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) — the RADEON 9200 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 SE | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6200A). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 SE | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 9.0c+11% |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 2.1+62% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 9200 SE) vs No (GeForce 6200A). Decoder: None vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON 9200 SE) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A).
| Feature | RADEON 9200 SE | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | None | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9200 SE draws 55W versus the GeForce 6200A's 33W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 6200A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 350W (GeForce 6200A). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 65°C.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 SE | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 33W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60-8% | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9200 SE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 6200A launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (RADEON 9200 SE) vs Infinity (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9200 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | RADEON 9200 SE | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | Strix Halo | GM108 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #98 | #810 |
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