GeForce3 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.

GeForce3 vs RADEON 9200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce3 vs RADEON 9200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce3

2015

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Draws 33W instead of 50W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 256 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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404% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

RADEON 9200

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 303.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅296.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (256 MB vs 65 MB).
✅GeForce3 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so RADEON 9200 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 5).
❌2019 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌51.5% higher power demand at 50W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce3 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25% in PassMark G3D (5 vs 4), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RADEON 9200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 256 MB vs 65 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RADEON 9200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $400 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 303.2% (0.0 vs 0.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce3 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce3 vs RADEON 9200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce3

The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

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 scores 5 versus the RADEON 9200's 4 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the RADEON 9200 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 384 (RADEON 9200). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3	RADEON 9200
G3D Mark Score	5+25%	4
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1024 MHz+9%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB+100%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+669%	0.13 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce3 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON 9200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce3	RADEON 9200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce3 has 65 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9200 carries 256 MB. RADEON 9200 gives you 296.8% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce3 and 64-bit on the RADEON 9200. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 0.13 MB (RADEON 9200) — the GeForce3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3	RADEON 9200
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.25 GB+297%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+669%	0.13 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the RADEON 9200's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (RADEON 9200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce3	RADEON 9200
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	165mm	—
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	0.2+100%	0.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce3 came in at $499, while the RADEON 9200 launched at $99. On MSRP, RADEON 9200 was 80.2% cheaper ($400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce3) vs 0.0 (RADEON 9200) — the RADEON 9200 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is RADEON 9200 (2019 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce3	RADEON 9200
MSRP	$499	$99-80%
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
Codename	GM108	Polaris 24
Release	March 13 2015	May 13 2019
Ranking	#810	#898

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