GeForce FX 5200SE
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GeForce FX 5200SE

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

12

MSRP

$99

AVG Price

$10

February 20 2012
150 Watt
Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)

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.

Overview

The GeForce FX 5200SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12 points. Launch price was $89.99.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200SE

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#559
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121%
#560
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#561
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117%
#562
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#564
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#565
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MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
100%
#566
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98%
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#570
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71%
#572
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67%
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64%
#574
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63%
#575
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53%
#576
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49%
#577
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48%
#578
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46%
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#580
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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce FX 5200SE across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce FX 5200SE specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce FX 5200SE scores 12 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF114), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 288 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 48 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 24 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.8479 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationGeForce FX 5200SE
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score12
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationFermi 2.0 (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGF114
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute288
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling48
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending24
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency736 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.8479 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second35.33 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count1,950 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#706
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5200SE is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce FX 5200SE
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache384 kB
L2 Cache384 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0a, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 1.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce FX 5200SE
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version9.0a
OpenGLLegacy graphics API1.5
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: None— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2.

SpecificationGeForce FX 5200SE
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsVGAx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsS-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNone
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionNone
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5200SE draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, 100mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 250g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 70 under load.

SpecificationGeForce FX 5200SE
TDPPower consumption under load150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeLegacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance168mm
Card Height100mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
Weight250g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load70
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $99), the GeForce FX 5200SE delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #706 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce FX 5200SE
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$99
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$10
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#706
Release DateFebruary 20 2012
Release Year2012

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

18 specs

ROPs24
TMUs48
Vram0.5 GB
L1 Cache384 kB
L2 Cache384 kB
Core Clock736 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units288
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.1 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count1,950 million
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate35.33
Manufacturing Process40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)150 Watt
Floating Point Performance0.8479 TFLOPS

General Information

5 specs

CodenameGF114
ArchitectureFermi 2.0 (2010−2014)
Launch Price$89.99
Release DateFebruary 20 2012
Performance Ranking Position706

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