RADEON 9600 XT 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 9600 XT is positioned at rank 370 and the Quadro FX 1300 is on rank 421, so the RADEON 9600 XT 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 9600 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

40300%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

38717%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

38267%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

38200%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

38122%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

37906%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

37428%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

37289%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

36944%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

36844%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

36400%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

36322%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

35667%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

35644%

#355

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

44444%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

100%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

89%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

89%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

67%

#374

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

61%

#375

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

61%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

56%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

50%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

50%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

44%

#380

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

39%

#381

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

39%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

17%

#383

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

17%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

11%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

11%

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 9600 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). 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 Quadro FX 1300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1300.

Insight	RADEON 9600 XT	Quadro FX 1300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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 RADEON 9600 XT 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 Quadro FX 1300.

Insight	RADEON 9600 XT	Quadro FX 1300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.9%)	❌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.

RADEON 9600 XT Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9600 XT and Quadro FX 1300

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.

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

The RADEON 9600 XT scores 35 and the Quadro FX 1300 reaches 34 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 Quadro FX 1300 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1300). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1300).

Feature	RADEON 9600 XT	Quadro FX 1300
G3D Mark Score	35+3%	34
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	5376+2140%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	51.48 TFLOPS+8175%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	192+500%	32
TMUs	336+320%	80
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9600 XT	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)

The RADEON 9600 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1300 has 128 MB. The RADEON 9600 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 1300) — the RADEON 9600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9600 XT	Quadro FX 1300
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9600 XT draws 300W versus the Quadro FX 1300's 189W — a 45.4% difference. The Quadro FX 1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1300). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9600 XT	Quadro FX 1300
TDP	300W	189W-37%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 1300 launched at $599 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 2.3 (Quadro FX 1300) — the Quadro FX 1300 offers 0% better value. The RADEON 9600 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).