RADEON 9600SE vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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 9600SE is positioned at rank #723 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 9600SE

#713

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

25850%

#715

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

23433%

#716

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

23371%

#720

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

21252%

#721

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

21107%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

100%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

95%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

90%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

88%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

86%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

81%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

79%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

79%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

71%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

71%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

69%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

52%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

48%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

48%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 43944.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9600SE.

Insight	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-43944.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+43944.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $65), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 18985.9% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9600SE.

Insight	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+18985.9%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 9600SE and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

RADEON 9600SE

The RADEON 9600SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9600SE scores 27 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 43944.4%. The RADEON 9600SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600SE) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RADEON 9600SE) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 80.

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	27	11,892+43944%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS+65%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+65%	1755 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	160+100%	80
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40+100%	20

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9600SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9600SE) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the RADEON 9600SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	9.0	12.2+36%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	2.0	4.6+130%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 9600SE) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: None vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON 9600SE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	None	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	None	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9600SE draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 81.1% difference. The RADEON 9600SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9600SE) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 235mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 75°C.

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	55W-58%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	168mm	235mm
Height	111mm	124mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	60-20%	75°C
Perf/Watt	0.5	91.5+18200%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9600SE launched at $65 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The RADEON 9600SE costs 56.7% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 19725% better value. The RADEON 9600SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).