RADEON 9200 SE vs Radeon VE

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. The RADEON 9200 SE is positioned at rank #742 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RADEON 9200 SE

#732

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

108570%

#734

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98420%

#735

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98160%

#739

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89260%

#740

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

88650%

#742

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

100%

#743

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

60%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

60%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

50%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

40%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

40%

#750

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

30%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

30%

#752

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

30%

#753

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

30%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

20%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

10%

#756

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

10%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9200 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON 9200 SE	Radeon VE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+50%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9200 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon VE, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 390% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9200 SE	Radeon VE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+390%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 9200 SE Benchmark Check

Radeon VE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9200 SE and Radeon VE

RADEON 9200 SE

The RADEON 9200 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

Radeon VE

The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9200 SE scores 3 versus the Radeon VE's 2 — the RADEON 9200 SE leads by 50%. The RADEON 9200 SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon VE uses GCN 5.1, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 3,840 (Radeon VE). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9200 SE	Radeon VE
G3D Mark Score	3+50%	2
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	GCN 5.1
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS+10%	13.44 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+66%	1750 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	240+50%
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9200 SE	Radeon VE
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9200 SE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon VE has 512 MB. The Radeon VE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 4 MB (Radeon VE) — the RADEON 9200 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9200 SE	Radeon VE
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 7_0 (Radeon VE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	RADEON 9200 SE	Radeon VE
DirectX	8.1+16%	7_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9200 SE draws 55W versus the Radeon VE's 295W — a 137.1% difference. The RADEON 9200 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 350W (Radeon VE). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	RADEON 9200 SE	Radeon VE
TDP	55W-81%	295W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	165mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.0

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9200 SE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon VE launched at $0 and now averages $49. The RADEON 9200 SE costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (RADEON 9200 SE) vs 0.0 (Radeon VE) — the RADEON 9200 SE offers 100+% better value. The RADEON 9200 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).