GeForce 505 vs Radeon X1900 GT
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 X1900 GT is on rank 354, so the Radeon X1900 GT 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 X1900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1900 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 505 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 X1900 GT, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 31.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.5%) | ❌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 X1900 GT
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 X1900 GT
The Radeon X1900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 146 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 505 scores 144 and the Radeon X1900 GT reaches 146 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 505 is built on Ampere while the Radeon X1900 GT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 505) vs 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 505) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce 505) vs 84 (Radeon X1900 GT) with 64 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 144 | 146+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 5376+163% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.731 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+988% |
| Boost Clock | 1155 MHz | 2394 MHz+107% |
| ROPs | 40 | 192+380% |
| TMUs | 64 | 336+425% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 84+425% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 505 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1900 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce 505 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 505) vs 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 505 draws 25W versus the Radeon X1900 GT's 300W — a 169.2% difference. The GeForce 505 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 505) vs 350W (Radeon X1900 GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1900 GT launched at $299 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 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) — the GeForce 505 offers 31.5% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 505 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-67% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6+32% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GA107 | Navi 31 |
| Release | Maio 2022 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #407 | #21 |
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