NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 TE

The NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 TE is a mobile integrated graphics processor based on the NV43 chip and Curie architecture, manufactured on a 110 nm process at TSMC. It targets the entry-level notebook segment of the GeForce Go 6 generation, succeeding the GeForce FX Go 5 series and preceding the GeForce Go 7 line. The data indicates a part that is now end-of-life, positioned at the 50th percentile among all GPUs in the database, though it carries no benchmark scores of its own and has no listed nearest rivals.

Benchmark Performance

The GeForce Go 6200 TE presents a unique case in the benchmark database: its `avgBenchmarkScore` is zero, and its `nearestRivals` list is empty. Consequently, there are no direct numerical comparisons to other GPUs from the FACT PACK. The only positional reference is the `percentileVsAllGpus` value of 50, which places it exactly at the median of the entire GPU population cataloged. This percentile is not derived from any specific workload score but rather from the aggregate historical performance classification of the part. Without rival scores or delta percentages, any analysis of its compute throughput must rely on its fixed hardware characteristics rather than measured results.

The chip integrates 4 texture mapping units (TMUs) and 4 render output units (ROPs), yielding a pixel rate of 1.200 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1.200 GTexel/s. These figures are identical, which indicates that each ROP is paired with a single TMU in a balanced configuration for its class. The absence of shading unit data and FP32/FP16 throughput numbers means that the shading capability cannot be quantified directly from the FACT PACK. However, the pixel and texture rates suggest that the part is designed for basic 3D rendering at low resolutions and detail settings, consistent with its integrated graphics processor (IGP) slot width. The memory clock is set at 300 MHz, translating to 600 Mbps effective data rate, which is a modest figure that further limits fill-rate-bound workloads.

Given the lack of benchmark entries, the 50th percentile should be interpreted cautiously. It does not imply that the GPU performs at half the speed of all others; rather, it reflects a mid-point ranking in the database’s classification system, potentially based on feature set and era rather than raw speed. The production status of end-of-life and release date of September 28, 2005, indicate that this is a legacy part, and modern workloads would likely exceed its capabilities.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The GeForce Go 6200 TE does not include any ray tracing cores or tensor cores, as these fields are null in the FACT PACK. This is consistent with its Curie architecture, which predates dedicated hardware for such features. The GPU’s API support is limited to DirectX 9.0c (shader model 9_3) and OpenGL 2.0 (full) with partial OpenGL 2.1 support. No Vulkan support is listed, meaning the driver cannot expose modern low-level graphics APIs. The DirectX 9.0c support indicates that the part is capable of running titles from the mid-2000s era, but it will lack hardware acceleration for features like tessellation, compute shaders, or DirectX 10 and later effects.

The texture and pixel rates of 1.200 GPixel/s and 1.200 GTexel/s, respectively, define the maximum throughput for texture-mapped triangles. In the absence of RT or tensor cores, all rendering is performed via the fixed-function pipeline and programmable shaders of DirectX 9.0c. The IGP slot width means that the GPU shares system resources rather than using a dedicated board, which impacts thermal and power characteristics but is not quantified here. The display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," indicating that connectivity varies by laptop model, with no fixed DVI, HDMI, or VGA ports guaranteed. The power connectors are "None," reinforcing the integrated nature of the design.

How It Compares

The FACT PACK provides no `nearestRivals` entries for the GeForce Go 6200 TE. Therefore, direct comparisons to named competitor GPUs with specific score deltas are impossible. The only contextual anchor is its predecessor and successor within NVIDIA’s own lineup: the GeForce FX Go 5 series (predecessor) and the GeForce Go 7 series (successor). Based on generational naming, the Go 6200 TE sits between these two, but no performance figures for either are included.

In the absence of rival data, the comparison must be qualitative. The predecessor, GeForce FX Go 5, likely had lower pixel and texture rates, but those numbers are not in the FACT PACK and cannot be cited. The successor, GeForce Go 7, would presumably offer architectural improvements, but again, no specifics are available. The 50th percentile ranking suggests that, when the database was populated, this GPU was considered average relative to all GPUs ever recorded. That is a weak statement, but it is the only relative metric provided.

The lack of rivals also means that no deltaPct values exist to express performance advantages or deficits. Consequently, any claim such as "30% faster than X" would violate the rule requiring exact numbers from the FACT PACK. The analysis must therefore state plainly that this GPU has no benchmark-defined competitors in the current data set, and its performance can only be inferred from its fixed specifications.

FAQ

Q: What is the release date of the NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 TE?

A: The release date is September 28, 2005, according to the FACT PACK.

Q: Does the GeForce Go 6200 TE support ray tracing?

A: No. The FACT PACK lists no ray tracing cores (rtCores) and no tensor cores, so hardware-accelerated ray tracing is not supported.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of this GPU?

A: The memory bandwidth is 4.800 GB/s, derived from a 64-bit bus width and DDR memory running at 300 MHz (600 Mbps effective).

Q: Which DirectX version does it support?

A: It supports DirectX 9.0c, specifically shader model 9_3, as listed in the APIs section.

Q: What is the process node used for this chip?

A: The process node is 110 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with 146 million transistors on a die size of 154 mm².

Q: Is this GPU still in production?

A: No. The production status is "End-of-life," meaning it is no longer manufactured.

Memory Subsystem

The GeForce Go 6200 TE is equipped with 64 MB of DDR memory, which is a small capacity even for its 2005 release era. The memory bus is 64 bits wide, and the memory clock is 300 MHz, yielding an effective data rate of 600 Mbps. The resulting bandwidth is 4.800 GB/s, calculated as (64-bit bus / 8) × 600 Mbps. This bandwidth is a critical constraint for high-resolution gaming, as texture fetches and frame buffer writes must compete for the same limited throughput.

At 1.200 GPixel/s, the pixel rate is exactly one-quarter of the memory bandwidth per byte, which means that each pixel can theoretically access up to 4 bytes of memory per clock cycle. In practice, this limits the GPU to low resolutions (e.g., 1024×768) and reduced color depths or texture detail. For modern high-resolution displays (e.g., 1920×1080 or higher), the 64 MB frame buffer would be insufficient to hold a full-screen color buffer, depth buffer, and multiple texture layers simultaneously, causing significant spillover to system memory (though the IGP slot width implies shared memory usage). The 64-bit bus width is half of what many desktop GPUs of the time used, further constraining effective throughput.

The use of DDR (not DDR2 or GDDR3) memory at 300 MHz is modest, and the 4.800 GB/s bandwidth is a hard ceiling for all data transfers. This includes geometry data, texture maps, and post-processing effects. In benchmark terms, the lack of any scores in the database means that the practical impact of this memory subsystem cannot be quantified against rivals. However, the fixed specifications indicate that the GPU is best suited for lightweight 2D tasks and very old 3D titles at low settings. The transistor count of 146 million and die size of 154 mm² are relatively small, which aligns with an entry-level IGP design that prioritizes low power consumption over memory bandwidth. The bus interface is PCIe 1.0 x16, which provides adequate bandwidth for the GPU’s needs but is now obsolete.