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RADEON 9600 XT
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MOBILITY RADEON 9600
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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 9600 XT is positioned at rank 370 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is on rank 713, so the RADEON 9600 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9600 XT
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9600 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The RADEON 9600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 9600 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 9600 XT | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.9% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9600 XT.
| Insight | RADEON 9600 XT | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.9%) |
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9600 XT and MOBILITY RADEON 9600
RADEON 9600 XT
The RADEON 9600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $899.
MOBILITY RADEON 9600
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON 9600 XT scores 35 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 reaches 36 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON 9600 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 uses TeraScale 2, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9600).
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35 | 36+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+572% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+4496% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 192+1100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 336+740% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+3650% | 0.08 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9600 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 has 128 MB. The RADEON 9600 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) — the RADEON 9600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9600 XT draws 300W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9600's 50W — a 142.9% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 50W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.7+600% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 2.4 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 offers 4.3% better value. The RADEON 9600 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $49-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 2.4+4% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Broadway |
| Release | November 3 2022 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #21 | #846 |
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