GeForce FX 5900XT vs RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
GeForce FX 5900XT
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5900XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900XT.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5900XT | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 5900XT and RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
GeForce FX 5900XT
The GeForce FX 5900XT 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: 40 points. Launch price was $699.
RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5900XT scores 40 versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 42 — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 leads by 5%. The GeForce FX 5900XT is built on Rankine while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 4,096 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900XT | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 40 | 42+5% |
| Architecture | Rankine | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 ×2 | 4096+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 | 47.84 TFLOPS+3746% |
| ROPs | 48 ×2 | 128+167% |
| TMUs | 64 ×2 | 256+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 8 MB+967% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900XT | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 5900XT comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 has 512 MB. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900XT | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 8 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 9.0 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900XT | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0 |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 2.0+33% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5900XT draws 365W versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 300W — a 19.5% difference. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 350W (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 218mm vs 175mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900XT | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 365W | 300W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 218mm | 175mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5900XT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The GeForce FX 5900XT costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 1.4 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) — the GeForce FX 5900XT offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900XT | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 1.4 |
| Codename | GF110 | Navi 48 |
| Release | March 24 2011 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #555 | #23 |
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