RADEON 9500 vs RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

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 9500 is positioned at rank #737 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 9500

#727

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

54285%

#729

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

49210%

#730

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

49080%

#734

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

44630%

#735

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

44325%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

100%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

100%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

80%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

75%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

50%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

50%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

40%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

30%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

30%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

25%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

20%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

20%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

15%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

15%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

15%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16.7% 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 RADEON 9500.

Insight	RADEON 9500	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+16.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $30 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 16.7% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9500.

Insight	RADEON 9500	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 9500 Benchmark Check

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9500 and RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

RADEON 9500

The RADEON 9500 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: 36 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9500 scores 36 versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 42 — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 leads by 16.7%. The RADEON 9500 is built on GCN 3.0 while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9500) vs 4,096 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2920 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9500	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
G3D Mark Score	36	42+17%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2048	4096+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+1068%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	2920 MHz+192%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	128	256+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9500	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	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9500 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON 9500) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9500	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9500 draws 95W versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 300W — a 103.8% difference. The RADEON 9500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500) vs 350W (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON 9500	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
TDP	95W-68%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	175mm
Height	—	100mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	0.4+300%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 launched at $0 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9500) vs 1.4 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers 16.7% better value. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).