RADEON 9500
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RADEON 9500 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

RADEON 9500

2015Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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. The RADEON 9500 is positioned at rank #737 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RADEON 9500

#727
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
54285%
#729
49210%
#730
49080%
#734
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
44630%
#735
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
44325%
#737
RADEON 9500
MSRP: $179|Avg: $30
100%
#738
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
MSRP: $229|Avg: $25
100%
#739
RADEON X850 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $50
80%
#740
RADEON 9800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
75%
#742
RADEON 9000
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
50%
#743
RADEON 9200 SE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $15
50%
#744
MOBILITY RADEON 7500
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
40%
#745
MOBILITY RADEON 9200
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
30%
#746
MOBILITY RADEON 9000
MSRP: $50|Avg: $5
30%
#747
GeForce4 MX 420
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
25%
#748
RADEON 9250
MSRP: $79|Avg: $25
20%
#749
RADEON 9200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
20%
#750
GeForce 256
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
15%
#751
GeForce4 MX 440
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
15%
#752
GeForce2 MX/MX 400
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
15%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 36483.3% higher G3D Mark score and 4700% more VRAM (6 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9500.

InsightRADEON 9500GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-36483.3%)
Leading raw performance (+36483.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9500 scores 36 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 36483.3%. The RADEON 9500 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9500) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureRADEON 9500GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
36
13,170+36483%
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.096 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+211%
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
1777 MHz+78%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
128+14%
112
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
3.5 MB+600%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRADEON 9500GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9500 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 4700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON 9500) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRADEON 9500GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
6 GB+4700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%
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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9500 draws 95W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 56.6% difference. The RADEON 9500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.

FeatureRADEON 9500GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
95W-44%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
Legacy
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
0.4
77.5+19275%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).

FeatureRADEON 9500GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$179
Avg Price (30d)
$30
Codename
Amethyst
GA106
Release
September 29 2015
October 12 2022
Ranking
#420
#147