RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 vs Radeon X1600

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

29016%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

27876%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

27552%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27504%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27448%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

27292%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

26948%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26848%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26600%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

26528%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

26208%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26152%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

25680%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25664%

#349

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

32000%

#364

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

100%

#365

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

92%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#368

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

80%

#369

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

80%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

72%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

64%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

64%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

48%

#374

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

44%

#375

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

44%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

40%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

36%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

36%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

32%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700.

Insight	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	Radeon X1600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+16.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon X1600, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 40% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	Radeon X1600
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+40%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️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 9500 PRO / 9700 Benchmark Check

Radeon X1600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 and Radeon X1600

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42 points. Launch price was $1,299.

Radeon X1600

The Radeon X1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2105 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 scores 42 versus the Radeon X1600's 49 — the Radeon X1600 leads by 16.7%. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the Radeon X1600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1600). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 2105 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	Radeon X1600
G3D Mark Score	42	49+17%
Architecture	RDNA 4.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4096	4608+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	47.84 TFLOPS+147%	19.4 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2920 MHz+39%	2105 MHz
ROPs	128+100%	64
TMUs	256	288+13%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	Radeon X1600
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	Radeon X1600
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	Radeon X1600
DirectX	9.0	9_0c
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs Avivo (Radeon X1600). Decoder: VideoShader vs Avivo.

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	Radeon X1600
Encoder	None	Avivo
Decoder	VideoShader	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 draws 300W versus the Radeon X1600's 255W — a 16.2% difference. The Radeon X1600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 350W (Radeon X1600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 175mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700	Radeon X1600
TDP	300W	255W-15%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	175mm	168mm
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon X1600 launched at $199 and now averages $49. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 1.0 (Radeon X1600) — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers 40% better value. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).