RADEON 9200 vs RADEON 9000
RADEON 9200
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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 9200 is positioned at rank 748 and the RADEON 9000 is on rank 742, so the RADEON 9000 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 9000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9000 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 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+25%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $25 for the RADEON 9200, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 56.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+56.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 9200 and RADEON 9000
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9200 scores 4 versus the RADEON 9000's 5 — the RADEON 9000 leads by 25%. The RADEON 9200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the RADEON 9000 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (RADEON 9200) vs 1,024 (RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4 | 5+25% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 5.939 TFLOPS+655% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 2900 MHz+183% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 256 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9000 has 128 MB. The RADEON 9200 offers 100% 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 2 MB (RADEON 9000) — the RADEON 9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9200 draws 50W versus the RADEON 9000's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9200) vs 350W (RADEON 9000). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.3+200% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9200 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the RADEON 9000 launched at $49 and now averages $20. The RADEON 9000 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (RADEON 9200) vs 0.3 (RADEON 9000) — the RADEON 9000 offers 50% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | RADEON 9200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $49-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 0.3+50% |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | Strix Point |
| Release | May 13 2019 | July 15 2024 |
| Ranking | #898 | #312 |
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