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RADEON 9500
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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 9500 is positioned at rank 737 and the Quadro FX 1000 is on rank 420, so the Quadro FX 1000 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 Quadro FX 1000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9500 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The RADEON 9500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1000.
| Insight | RADEON 9500 | Quadro FX 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON 9500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 5.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9500 | Quadro FX 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Quadro FX 1000
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.
Quadro FX 1000
The Quadro FX 1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9500 scores 36 versus the Quadro FX 1000's 34 — the RADEON 9500 leads by 5.9%. The RADEON 9500 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro FX 1000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9500) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1000). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1000).
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Quadro FX 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 36+6% | 34 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+753% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS+558% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Quadro FX 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON 9500) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1000) — the RADEON 9500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Quadro FX 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9500 draws 95W versus the Quadro FX 1000's 189W — a 66.2% difference. The RADEON 9500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Quadro FX 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-50% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4+100% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 1000 launched at $500 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9500) vs 1.1 (Quadro FX 1000) — the RADEON 9500 offers 9.1% better value. The RADEON 9500 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | Quadro FX 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-64% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| Codename | Amethyst | GT200B |
| Release | September 29 2015 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #420 | #815 |
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