RADEON 9500 vs Quadro FX 1300

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 1300 is on rank 421, so the Quadro FX 1300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

49210%

#730

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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 Quadro FX 1300

#406

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

246217%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

100%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

83%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

67%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

33%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

17%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 1300 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 1300.

Insight	RADEON 9500	Quadro FX 1300
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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 1300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 1300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 88.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9500	Quadro FX 1300
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+88.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9500 and Quadro FX 1300

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 1300

The Quadro FX 1300 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9500 scores 36 versus the Quadro FX 1300's 34 — the RADEON 9500 leads by 5.9%. The RADEON 9500 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro FX 1300 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9500) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1300). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1300).

Feature	RADEON 9500	Quadro FX 1300
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9500	Quadro FX 1300
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

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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 1300) — the RADEON 9500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9500	Quadro FX 1300
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

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9500 draws 95W versus the Quadro FX 1300's 189W — a 66.2% difference. The RADEON 9500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1300). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9500	Quadro FX 1300
TDP	95W-50%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.4+100%	0.2

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 1300 launched at $599 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 1300 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9500) vs 2.3 (Quadro FX 1300) — the Quadro FX 1300 offers 91.7% better value. The RADEON 9500 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).

Feature	RADEON 9500	Quadro FX 1300
MSRP	$179-70%	$599
Avg Price (30d)	$30	$15-50%
Performance per Dollar	1.2	2.3+92%
Codename	Amethyst	GT200B
Release	September 29 2015	November 11 2008
Ranking	#420	#815