GeForce 505 vs Radeon X1800 GTO
GeForce 505
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 505 is positioned at rank 674 and the Radeon X1800 GTO is on rank 348, so the Radeon X1800 GTO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 505
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1800 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 505 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1800 GTO.
| Insight | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 505 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the Radeon X1800 GTO, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 36.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 505 and Radeon X1800 GTO
GeForce 505
The GeForce 505 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.
Radeon X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 505 scores 144 and the Radeon X1800 GTO reaches 141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 505 is built on Ampere while the Radeon X1800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 505) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 505) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 2250 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce 505) vs 72 (Radeon X1800 GTO) with 64 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 144+2% | 141 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4608+125% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.731 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+338% |
| Boost Clock | 1155 MHz | 2250 MHz+95% |
| ROPs | 40 | 128+220% |
| TMUs | 64 | 288+350% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 72+350% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 505) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 505 draws 25W versus the Radeon X1800 GTO's 300W — a 169.2% difference. The GeForce 505 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 505) vs 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-92% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 64mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+1060% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 505 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 and now averages $20. The GeForce 505 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (GeForce 505) vs 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the GeForce 505 offers 37.1% better value. The GeForce 505 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-60% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6+37% | 7.0 |
| Codename | GA107 | Navi 21 |
| Release | Maio 2022 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #407 | #42 |
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