GeForce 9200M GE vs Radeon X1900 GT
GeForce 9200M GE
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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 9200M GE is positioned at rank 675 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 9200M GE
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1900 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Radeon X1900 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9200M GE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 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 9200M GE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GE | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9200M GE 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 9200M GE | 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 9200M GE and Radeon X1900 GT
GeForce 9200M GE
The GeForce 9200M GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. 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 9200M GE 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 9200M GE is built on Maxwell while the Radeon X1900 GT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 2394 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 144 | 146+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 5376+2000% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+10026% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 2394 MHz+141% |
| ROPs | 8 | 192+2300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 336+1300% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 3 MB+2208% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | 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 9200M GE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1900 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce 9200M GE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | 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 | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200M GE draws 16W versus the Radeon X1900 GT's 300W — a 179.7% difference. The GeForce 9200M GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 350W (Radeon X1900 GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-95% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.0+1700% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200M GE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 and now averages $20. The GeForce 9200M GE costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) — the GeForce 9200M GE offers 31.5% better value. The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-67% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6+32% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 31 |
| Release | March 25 2016 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #864 | #21 |
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