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GeForce PCX 5900
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RADEON 9500
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce PCX 5900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| 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 | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce PCX 5900 and RADEON 9500
GeForce PCX 5900
The GeForce PCX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 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: 34 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce PCX 5900 scores 34 versus the RADEON 9500's 36 — the RADEON 9500 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce PCX 5900 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the RADEON 9500 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 2,048 (RADEON 9500). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500).
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34 | 36+6% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce PCX 5900 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9500 has 128 MB. The GeForce PCX 5900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 512 KB (RADEON 9500) — the GeForce PCX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce PCX 5900 draws 365W versus the RADEON 9500's 95W — a 117.4% difference. The RADEON 9500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 350W (RADEON 9500). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 365W | 95W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.4+300% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce PCX 5900 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON 9500 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The GeForce PCX 5900 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 1.2 (RADEON 9500) — the GeForce PCX 5900 offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9500 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 1.2 |
| Codename | GF110 | Amethyst |
| Release | March 24 2011 | September 29 2015 |
| Ranking | #555 | #420 |
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