RADEON 9000 vs GeForce 9650M GS

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The RADEON 9000 is positioned at rank 742 and the GeForce 9650M GS is on rank 680, so the GeForce 9650M GS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 9000

#731

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

108570%

#733

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98420%

#734

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98160%

#738

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89260%

#739

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

88650%

#741

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

100%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#743

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

60%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

60%

#746

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

50%

#747

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

40%

#748

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

40%

#749

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

30%

#750

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

30%

#751

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

30%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

30%

#753

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

20%

#754

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

10%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

10%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9650M GS

#669

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7983%

#671

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

7237%

#672

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

7218%

#676

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6563%

#677

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6518%

#679

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#681

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

99%

#682

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#684

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#685

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

87%

#686

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

84%

#687

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

81%

#688

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

78%

#689

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

77%

#690

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

75%

#691

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

74%

#692

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

74%

#693

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

72%

#694

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9000 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2012). The RADEON 9000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9650M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9650M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5300% 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 9000.

Insight	RADEON 9000	GeForce 9650M GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5300%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5300%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9650M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $20 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 5300% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9000.

Insight	RADEON 9000	GeForce 9650M GS
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5300%)
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 9000 Benchmark Check

GeForce 9650M GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9000 and GeForce 9650M GS

RADEON 9000

The RADEON 9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

GeForce 9650M GS

The GeForce 9650M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 790 MHz to 835 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9000 scores 5 versus the GeForce 9650M GS's 270 — the GeForce 9650M GS leads by 5300%. The RADEON 9000 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce 9650M GS uses Kepler, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (RADEON 9000) vs 768 (GeForce 9650M GS). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 835 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9000	GeForce 9650M GS
G3D Mark Score	5	270+5300%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Kepler
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024+33%	768
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+247%	835 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9000	GeForce 9650M GS
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 9000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9650M GS has 512 MB. The GeForce 9650M GS offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	RADEON 9000	GeForce 9650M GS
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9000 draws 15W versus the GeForce 9650M GS's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9000) vs 350W (GeForce 9650M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON 9000	GeForce 9650M GS
TDP	15W-50%	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	0.3	9.0+2900%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9000 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 9650M GS launched at $199 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (RADEON 9000) vs 13.5 (GeForce 9650M GS) — the GeForce 9650M GS offers 4400% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2012).