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RADEON 9600 XT
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Radeon Xpress 1300M
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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 Radeon Xpress 1300M is on rank 363, so the Radeon Xpress 1300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9600 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Xpress 1300M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Xpress 1300M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.3% 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 Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Xpress 1300M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9600 XT and Radeon Xpress 1300M
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 Xpress 1300M
The Radeon Xpress 1300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 40 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9600 XT scores 35 versus the Radeon Xpress 1300M's 40 — the Radeon Xpress 1300M leads by 14.3%. The RADEON 9600 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon Xpress 1300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300M). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300M). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35 | 40+14% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+320% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+1509% | 3.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2394 MHz+92% | 1250 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+500% | 32 |
| TMUs | 336+320% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon Xpress 1300M has 512 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1300M 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 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300M) — the RADEON 9600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9600 XT draws 300W versus the Radeon Xpress 1300M's 85W — a 111.7% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9600 XT) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 85W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.5+400% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9600 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | RADEON 9600 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Navi 14 |
| Release | November 3 2022 | November 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #21 | #403 |
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