GeForce FX 5900 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9600
GeForce FX 5900
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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 FX 5900 is positioned at rank 377 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is on rank 713, so the GeForce FX 5900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5900
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5900 | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 MOBILITY RADEON 9600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 37.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5900 | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅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 FX 5900 and MOBILITY RADEON 9600
GeForce FX 5900
The GeForce FX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $699.
MOBILITY RADEON 9600
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce FX 5900 scores 35 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 reaches 36 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce FX 5900 is built on Rankine while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9600).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35 | 36+3% |
| Architecture | Rankine | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 ×2+28% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2+11% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48 ×2+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64 ×2+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+1150% | 0.08 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) — the GeForce FX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900) vs 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5900 draws 365W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9600's 50W — a 151.8% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5900) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 218mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 365W | 50W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 218mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.7+600% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5900 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.8 (GeForce FX 5900) vs 2.4 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 offers 33.3% better value. The GeForce FX 5900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $49-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.8 | 2.4+33% |
| Codename | GF110 | Broadway |
| Release | March 24 2011 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #555 | #846 |
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