RADEON 9250 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 RADEON 9250 is positioned at rank #748 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 RADEON 9250

#738

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

271425%

#740

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

246050%

#741

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

245400%

#745

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

223150%

#746

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

221625%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

100%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

100%

#750

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

75%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

75%

#752

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

75%

#753

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

75%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

50%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

25%

#756

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

25%

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 GeForce 6200A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 9250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON 9250	GeForce 6200A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑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

💎 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.

RADEON 9250 Benchmark Check

GeForce 6200A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9250 and GeForce 6200A

RADEON 9250

The RADEON 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9250 scores 3 versus the GeForce 6200A's 4 — the GeForce 6200A leads by 33.3%. The RADEON 9250 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce 6200A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9250) vs 384 (GeForce 6200A). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9250) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9250	GeForce 6200A
G3D Mark Score	3	4+33%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS+467%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz+6%	941 MHz
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	512 KB+167%	192 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9250	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9250 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6200A has 128 MB. The RADEON 9250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON 9250) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce 6200A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9250	GeForce 6200A
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9250 draws 95W versus the GeForce 6200A's 33W — a 96.9% difference. The GeForce 6200A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9250) vs 350W (GeForce 6200A). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON 9250	GeForce 6200A
TDP	95W	33W-65%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	100mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.1

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9250 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce 6200A launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 9250) vs Infinity (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value.