RADEON 9500 vs GeForce 6200
RADEON 9500
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GeForce 6200
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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 9500 is positioned at rank 737 and the GeForce 6200 is on rank 734, so the GeForce 6200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6200 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce 6200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9500.
| Insight | RADEON 9500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $30 for the RADEON 9500, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 208.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+208.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 9500 and GeForce 6200
RADEON 9500
The RADEON 9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.
GeForce 6200
The GeForce 6200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 37 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON 9500 scores 36 and the GeForce 6200 reaches 37 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON 9500 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce 6200 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9500) vs 384 (GeForce 6200). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 36 | 37+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS+414% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1038 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+256% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9500 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6200 has 256 MB. The GeForce 6200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9500 draws 95W versus the GeForce 6200's 10W — a 161.9% difference. The GeForce 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500) vs 350W (GeForce 6200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 10W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 3.7+825% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 6200 launched at $129 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6200 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9500) vs 3.7 (GeForce 6200) — the GeForce 6200 offers 208.3% better value. The GeForce 6200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | GeForce 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $129-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 3.7+208% |
| Codename | Amethyst | GP108B |
| Release | September 29 2015 | February 20 2019 |
| Ranking | #420 | #643 |
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