GeForce FX 5200 vs RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
GeForce FX 5200
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RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
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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. The GeForce FX 5200 is positioned at rank #374 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 GeForce FX 5200
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 425% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5200.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200 | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-425%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+425%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $30 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 337.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce FX 5200.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200 | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+337.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 GeForce FX 5200 and RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
GeForce FX 5200
The GeForce FX 5200 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: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.
RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200 scores 8 versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 42 — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 leads by 425%. The GeForce FX 5200 is built on Rankine while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200) vs 4,096 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce FX 5200) vs 64 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) with 680 Tensor cores vs 128.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8 | 42+425% |
| Architecture | Rankine | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+431% | 4096 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+119% | 47.84 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz | 2920 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 176+38% | 128 |
| TMUs | 680+166% | 256 |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+1100% | 8 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170+166% | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 680+431% | 128 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5200 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 has 512 MB. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) — the GeForce FX 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+1100% | 8 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200) vs 9.0 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 2.0+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5200) vs None (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Decoder: MPEG-2 Motion Compensation vs VideoShader. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200) vs MPEG-2 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 Motion Compensation | VideoShader |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5200 draws 575W versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 300W — a 62.9% difference. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200) vs 350W (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 152mm vs 175mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 300W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 152mm | 175mm |
| Height | 100mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5200 launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The GeForce FX 5200 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200) vs 1.4 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers 366.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-17% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 1.4+367% |
| Codename | GB202 | Navi 48 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #3 | #23 |
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