GeForce3 Ti 200 vs RADEON 9000
GeForce3 Ti 200
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RADEON 9000
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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 GeForce3 Ti 200 is positioned at rank 382 and the RADEON 9000 is on rank 742, so the GeForce3 Ti 200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce3 Ti 200
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9000 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The RADEON 9000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce3 Ti 200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce3 Ti 200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce3 Ti 200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+25%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the GeForce3 Ti 200, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 206.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce3 Ti 200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+206.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅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 GeForce3 Ti 200 and RADEON 9000
GeForce3 Ti 200
The GeForce3 Ti 200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $699.
RADEON 9000
The RADEON 9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 200 scores 4 versus the RADEON 9000's 5 — the RADEON 9000 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is built on Turing while the RADEON 9000 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 1,024 (RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 16 (RADEON 9000) with 368 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4 | 5+25% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944+188% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.07 TFLOPS+70% | 5.939 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2900 MHz+70% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+188% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB+1060% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+188% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce3 Ti 200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9000 has 128 MB. The GeForce3 Ti 200 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 2 MB (RADEON 9000) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce3 Ti 200 draws 215W versus the RADEON 9000's 15W — a 173.9% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 350W (RADEON 9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 183mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce3 Ti 200 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON 9000 launched at $49 and now averages $20. The RADEON 9000 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 0.3 (RADEON 9000) — the RADEON 9000 offers 200% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $49-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $20-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.3+200% |
| Codename | TU104 | Strix Point |
| Release | September 20 2018 | July 15 2024 |
| Ranking | #94 | #312 |
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