RADEON 9200 vs GeForce3

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 9200 is positioned at rank 748 and the GeForce3 is on rank 755, so the RADEON 9200 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 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 Per Dollar GeForce3

#744

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1085700%

#746

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

984200%

#747

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

981600%

#751

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

892600%

#752

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

886500%

#754

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

100%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9200 uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON 9200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce3 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 9200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON 9200	GeForce3
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%)	✅Leading raw performance (+25%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+296.8%)	❌ 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, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 56.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9200	GeForce3
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+56.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️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 Benchmark Check

GeForce3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9200 and GeForce3

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9200 scores 4 versus the GeForce3's 5 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The RADEON 9200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce3 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (RADEON 9200) vs 384 (GeForce3). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 941 MHz.

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9200	GeForce3
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 9200 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce3 has 65 MB. The RADEON 9200 offers 296.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (RADEON 9200) vs 1 MB (GeForce3) — the GeForce3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9200 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce3 launched at $499 and now averages $49. The RADEON 9200 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (RADEON 9200) vs 0.1 (GeForce3) — the RADEON 9200 offers 100% better value. The RADEON 9200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).