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RADEON 9200
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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 9200 is positioned at rank 748 and the RADEON 7200 is on rank 750, so the RADEON 9200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9200
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 7200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 7200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $45 for the RADEON 7200, it costs 44% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 140% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+140%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9200 and RADEON 7200
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.
RADEON 7200
The RADEON 7200 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: 3 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9200 scores 4 versus the RADEON 7200's 3 — the RADEON 9200 leads by 33.3%. The RADEON 9200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the RADEON 7200 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (RADEON 9200) vs 384 (RADEON 7200). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 7200). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4+33% | 3 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9200 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 7200 has 512 MB. The RADEON 7200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9200 draws 50W versus the RADEON 7200's 50W — a 0% difference. The RADEON 7200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9200) vs 350W (RADEON 7200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9200 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the RADEON 7200 launched at $99 and now averages $45. The RADEON 9200 costs 44.4% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (RADEON 9200) vs 0.1 (RADEON 7200) — the RADEON 9200 offers 100% better value.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-44% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2+100% | 0.1 |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #898 | #898 |
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