GeForce 9200M GS vs RADEON X800 SE
GeForce 9200M GS
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GS is positioned at rank 683 and the RADEON X800 SE is on rank 719, so the GeForce 9200M GS 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 GS
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The RADEON X800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9200M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9200M GS.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GS | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| 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 RADEON X800 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $40 for the GeForce 9200M GS, it costs 63% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 168.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GS | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GS and RADEON X800 SE
GeForce 9200M GS
The GeForce 9200M GS 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: 129 points.
RADEON X800 SE
The RADEON X800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200M GS scores 129 and the RADEON X800 SE reaches 130 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200M GS is built on Maxwell while the RADEON X800 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 2,560 (RADEON X800 SE). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 SE). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 129 | 130 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 2560+900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+2821% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 2900 MHz+192% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 8 MB (RADEON X800 SE) — the RADEON X800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 9_0b (RADEON X800 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9_0b |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200M GS draws 16W versus the RADEON X800 SE's 55W — a 109.9% difference. The GeForce 9200M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 350W (RADEON X800 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-71% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1+238% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200M GS launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the RADEON X800 SE launched at $200 and now averages $15. The RADEON X800 SE costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 8.7 (RADEON X800 SE) — the RADEON X800 SE offers 171.9% better value. The RADEON X800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-50% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.2 | 8.7+172% |
| Codename | GM108 | Strix Halo |
| Release | March 25 2016 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #864 | #98 |
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