GeForce 9500 GS vs Radeon R5 230
GeForce 9500 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 9500 GS is positioned at rank 644 and the Radeon R5 230 is on rank 500, so the Radeon R5 230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500 GS
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 230 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 230 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 R5 230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9500 GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $25), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 143.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9500 GS | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+143.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 9500 GS and Radeon R5 230
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 R5 230
The Radeon R5 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9500 GS scores 216 and the Radeon R5 230 reaches 222 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9500 GS is built on G9x while the Radeon R5 230 uses GCN 3.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 384 (Radeon R5 230).
| Feature | GeForce 9500 GS | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 216 | 222+3% |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 384+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9500 GS | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9500 GS | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 230). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9500 GS | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce 9500 GS) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon R5 230). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | GeForce 9500 GS | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9500 GS draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 230's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R5 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 350W (Radeon R5 230). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9500 GS | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 4.4+214% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9500 GS launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R5 230 launched at $50 and now averages $25. The GeForce 9500 GS costs 60% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.6 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 8.9 (Radeon R5 230) — the GeForce 9500 GS offers 142.7% better value. The Radeon R5 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9500 GS | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | $50-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-60% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.6+143% | 8.9 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Weston |
| Release | July 15 2008 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #825 | #873 |
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