RADEON 9500 vs Radeon X1250

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

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 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	Radeon X1250
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $49), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 58.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9500	Radeon X1250
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+58.9%)	❌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 Benchmark Check

Radeon X1250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9500 and Radeon X1250

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.

Radeon X1250

The Radeon X1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 37 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON 9500 scores 36 and the Radeon X1250 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 Radeon X1250 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9500) vs 512 (Radeon X1250). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1250). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9500	Radeon X1250
G3D Mark Score	36	37+3%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+300%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS+238%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1183 MHz+18%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9500	Radeon X1250
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)

The RADEON 9500 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1250 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1250 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON 9500) vs 256 KB (Radeon X1250) — the RADEON 9500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9500	Radeon X1250
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
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 Radeon X1250's 50W — a 62.1% difference. The Radeon X1250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500) vs 350W (Radeon X1250). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9500	Radeon X1250
TDP	95W	50W-47%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	0.4	0.7+75%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon X1250 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The RADEON 9500 costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9500) vs 0.8 (Radeon X1250) — the RADEON 9500 offers 50% better value. The Radeon X1250 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).