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GeForce 9650M GT
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Radeon X1800 GTO
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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 9650M GT is positioned at rank 679 and the Radeon X1800 GTO is on rank 348, so the Radeon X1800 GTO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9650M GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1800 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1800 GTO uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon X1800 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9650M GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1800 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9650M GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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 Radeon X1800 GTO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $25 for the GeForce 9650M GT, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 28.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+28.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($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 9650M GT and Radeon X1800 GTO
GeForce 9650M GT
The GeForce 9650M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.
Radeon X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9650M GT scores 137 and the Radeon X1800 GTO reaches 141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9650M GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon X1800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 137 | 141+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 4608+620% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+1488% |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz | 2250 MHz+121% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 40 | 288+620% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 1 MB+223% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9650M GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1800 GTO has 512 MB. The GeForce 9650M GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9650M GT draws 75W versus the Radeon X1800 GTO's 300W — a 120% difference. The GeForce 9650M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-75% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8+260% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9650M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 and now averages $20. The Radeon X1800 GTO costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the Radeon X1800 GTO offers 27.3% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-60% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 7.0+27% |
| Codename | GM107 | Navi 21 |
| Release | October 27 2015 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #671 | #42 |
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