GeForce3 Ti 500 vs RADEON 9200

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 500 is positioned at rank 390 and the RADEON 9200 is on rank 748, so the GeForce3 Ti 500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce3 Ti 500

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

725400%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

696900%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

688800%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

687600%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

686200%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

682300%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

673700%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

671200%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

665000%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

663200%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

655200%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

653800%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

642000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

641600%

#375

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

800000%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9200

#737

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

271425%

#739

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

246050%

#740

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

245400%

#744

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

223150%

#745

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

221625%

#747

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

100%

#748

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

100%

#749

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

75%

#750

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

75%

#751

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

75%

#752

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

75%

#753

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

50%

#754

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

25%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

25%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce3 Ti 500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce3 Ti 500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 500	RADEON 9200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $49 for the GeForce3 Ti 500, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 161.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 500	RADEON 9200
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+161.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

GeForce3 Ti 500 Benchmark Check

RADEON 9200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 Ti 500 and RADEON 9200

GeForce3 Ti 500

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $1,999.

RADEON 9200

The RADEON 9200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 500 scores 3 versus the RADEON 9200's 4 — the RADEON 9200 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the RADEON 9200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 384 (RADEON 9200). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	RADEON 9200
G3D Mark Score	3	4+33%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	21760+5567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+13227%	0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+135%	1024 MHz
ROPs	176+2100%	8
TMUs	680+2733%	24
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+23567%	0.09 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+73746%	0.13 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	RADEON 9200
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)

The GeForce3 Ti 500 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9200 has 256 MB. The GeForce3 Ti 500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 0.13 MB (RADEON 9200) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	RADEON 9200
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+73746%	0.13 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 500 draws 575W versus the RADEON 9200's 50W — a 168% difference. The RADEON 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 350W (RADEON 9200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	RADEON 9200
TDP	575W	50W-91%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	183mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON 9200 launched at $99 and now averages $25. The RADEON 9200 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 0.2 (RADEON 9200) — the RADEON 9200 offers 100% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).