RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 vs GeForce FX 5200

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 GeForce FX 5200

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

65945%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

63355%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

62618%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

62509%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

62382%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

62027%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

61245%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

61018%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

60455%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

60291%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

59564%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

59436%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

58364%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

58327%

#358

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

72727%

#373

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

100%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

100%

#375

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

91%

#376

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

82%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#378

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

73%

#379

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

64%

#380

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

64%

#381

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

27%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

27%

#383

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

18%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

18%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

18%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

18%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

18%

#388

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

18%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 425% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5200.

Insight	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	GeForce FX 5200
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+425%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-425%)
Longevity	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $30 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 337.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce FX 5200.

Insight	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	GeForce FX 5200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+337.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅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.

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 and GeForce FX 5200

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42 points. Launch price was $1,299.

GeForce FX 5200

The GeForce FX 5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine 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: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 scores 42 versus the GeForce FX 5200's 8 — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 leads by 425%. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce FX 5200 uses Rankine, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 170 (GeForce FX 5200) with 128 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	GeForce FX 5200
G3D Mark Score	42+425%	8
Architecture	RDNA 4.0	Rankine
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4096	21760+431%
Compute (TFLOPS)	47.84 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+119%
Boost Clock	2920 MHz+21%	2407 MHz
ROPs	128	176+38%
TMUs	256	680+166%
L2 Cache	8 MB	96 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	64	170+166%
Tensor Cores	128	680+431%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	GeForce FX 5200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5200 has 128 MB. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200) — the GeForce FX 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	GeForce FX 5200
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB	96 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	GeForce FX 5200
DirectX	9.0	9.0a
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	2.0+33%	1.5
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs None (GeForce FX 5200). Decoder: VideoShader vs MPEG-2 Motion Compensation. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200).

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	GeForce FX 5200
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	VideoShader	MPEG-2 Motion Compensation
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 draws 300W versus the GeForce FX 5200's 575W — a 62.9% difference. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 175mm vs 152mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70.

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	GeForce FX 5200
TDP	300W-48%	575W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	175mm	152mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70	70
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.0

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce FX 5200 launched at $70 and now averages $25. The GeForce FX 5200 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200) — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers 366.7% better value.