GeForce FX 5900ZT vs RADEON 9500

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9500

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

54285%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

49210%

#730

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

49080%

#734

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

44630%

#735

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

44325%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

100%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

100%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

80%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

75%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

50%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

50%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

40%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

30%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

30%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

25%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

20%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

20%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

15%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

15%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

15%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900ZT.

Insight	GeForce FX 5900ZT	RADEON 9500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON 9500 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.

GeForce FX 5900ZT Benchmark Check

RADEON 9500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5900ZT and RADEON 9500

GeForce FX 5900ZT

The GeForce FX 5900ZT 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: 33 points. Launch price was $699.

RADEON 9500

The RADEON 9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5900ZT scores 33 versus the RADEON 9500's 36 — the RADEON 9500 leads by 9.1%. The GeForce FX 5900ZT is built on Rankine while the RADEON 9500 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 2,048 (RADEON 9500). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500).

Feature	GeForce FX 5900ZT	RADEON 9500
G3D Mark Score	33	36+9%
Architecture	Rankine	GCN 3.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024 ×2	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS ×2	4.096 TFLOPS+229%
ROPs	48 ×2+50%	32
TMUs	64 ×2	128+100%
L1 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5900ZT	RADEON 9500
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 512 KB (RADEON 9500) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5900ZT	RADEON 9500
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5900ZT draws 365W versus the RADEON 9500's 95W — a 117.4% difference. The RADEON 9500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 350W (RADEON 9500). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce FX 5900ZT	RADEON 9500
TDP	365W	95W-74%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	218mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.4+300%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5900ZT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON 9500 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The GeForce FX 5900ZT costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 1.2 (RADEON 9500) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9500 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).