RADEON 9600 XT 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 9600 XT is positioned at rank #370 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9600 XT uses modern memory architecture. 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 Radeon X1250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9600 XT.

Insight	RADEON 9600 XT	Radeon X1250
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon X1250, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 209% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9600 XT	Radeon X1250
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+209%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️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 9600 XT Benchmark Check

Radeon X1250 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9600 XT and Radeon X1250

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.

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

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9600 XT scores 35 versus the Radeon X1250's 37 — the Radeon X1250 leads by 5.7%. The RADEON 9600 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon X1250 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 512 (Radeon X1250). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1250). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9600 XT	Radeon X1250
G3D Mark Score	35	37+6%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5376+950%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	51.48 TFLOPS+4151%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2394 MHz+102%	1183 MHz
ROPs	192+1100%	16
TMUs	336+950%	32
L1 Cache	3 MB+2208%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9600 XT	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 9600 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1250 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1250 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 (Radeon X1250) — the RADEON 9600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9600 XT	Radeon X1250
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
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 Radeon X1250's 50W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon X1250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 350W (Radeon X1250). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9600 XT	Radeon X1250
TDP	300W	50W-83%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.7+600%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1250 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The RADEON 9600 XT costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 0.8 (Radeon X1250) — the RADEON 9600 XT offers 187.5% better value. The RADEON 9600 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).