GeForce 9500 GS vs Radeon R3E

GeForce 9500 GS

2008Core: 500 MHz

Radeon R3E

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9500 GS

150

216

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon R3E

225

+4.2%

Radeon HD 7290M

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

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. The GeForce 9500 GS is positioned at rank #644 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500 GS

#634

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5539%

#636

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5021%

#637

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5008%

#641

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4554%

#642

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4523%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

100%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#647

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

97%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

97%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

95%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

95%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

94%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

92%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#659

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3E is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9500 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R3E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9500 GS.

Insight	GeForce 9500 GS	Radeon R3E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9500 GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon R3E, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 370.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9500 GS	Radeon R3E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+370.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

GeForce 9500 GS Benchmark Check

Radeon R3E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9500 GS and Radeon R3E

GeForce 9500 GS

The GeForce 9500 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points.

Radeon R3E

The Radeon R3E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9500 GS scores 216 and the Radeon R3E reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9500 GS is built on G9x while the Radeon R3E uses GCN 4.0, both on 65 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 512 (Radeon R3E).

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Radeon R3E
G3D Mark Score	216	225+4%
Architecture	G9x	GCN 4.0
Process Node	65 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	224	512+129%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Radeon R3E
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: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Radeon R3E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 12_0 (Radeon R3E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Radeon R3E
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12_0+8%
Max Displays	2	0

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce 9500 GS) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3E). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Radeon R3E
Encoder	PureVideo HD	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9500 GS draws 150W versus the Radeon R3E's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 350W (Radeon R3E). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Radeon R3E
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	1.4	4.5+221%

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce 9500 GS launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R3E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 9500 GS costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.6 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 4.6 (Radeon R3E) — the GeForce 9500 GS offers 369.6% better value. The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).