RADEON 9000 vs GeForce FX 5200LE
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 RADEON 9000 is positioned at rank 742 and the GeForce FX 5200LE is on rank 371, so the GeForce FX 5200LE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5200LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 40% 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 RADEON 9000.
| Insight | RADEON 9000 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-40%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+40%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5200LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $25 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 12% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9000.
| Insight | RADEON 9000 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9000 and GeForce FX 5200LE
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.
GeForce FX 5200LE
The GeForce FX 5200LE 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: 7 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9000 scores 5 versus the GeForce FX 5200LE's 7 — the GeForce FX 5200LE leads by 40%. The RADEON 9000 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce FX 5200LE uses Rankine, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (RADEON 9000) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200LE). Raw compute: 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200LE). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (RADEON 9000) vs 170 (GeForce FX 5200LE) vs 680.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5 | 7+40% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 21760+2025% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.939 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+1665% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+20% | 2407 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 176+450% |
| TMUs | 64 | 680+963% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 21.3 MB+8420% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 96 MB+4700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 170+963% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5200LE has 512 MB. The GeForce FX 5200LE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RADEON 9000) vs 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200LE) — the GeForce FX 5200LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 96 MB+4700% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9000 draws 15W versus the GeForce FX 5200LE's 575W — a 189.8% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9000) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5200LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-97% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9000 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce FX 5200LE launched at $43 and now averages $25. The RADEON 9000 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (RADEON 9000) vs 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200LE) — the GeForce FX 5200LE offers 0% better value. The GeForce FX 5200LE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce FX 5200LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $43-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-20% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Codename | Strix Point | GB202 |
| Release | July 15 2024 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #312 | #3 |
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