RADEON A9800XT vs GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

RADEON A9800XT

2015Boost: 970 MHz

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

2011Core: 823 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

+35.3%

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

Radeon R9 Fury

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

80600%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

77433%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

76533%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76400%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76244%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

75811%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

74856%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

74578%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

73889%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

73689%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

72800%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

72644%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

71333%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

71289%

#362

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

88889%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#378

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#381

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

78%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

33%

#383

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

33%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

22%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

22%

#386

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

22%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#389

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

22%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

11%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON A9800XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 35.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra.

Insight	RADEON A9800XT	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+35.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-35.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 10.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON A9800XT	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 A9800XT Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON A9800XT and GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

RADEON A9800XT

The RADEON A9800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23 points. Launch price was $229.

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON A9800XT scores 23 versus the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra's 17 — the RADEON A9800XT leads by 35.3%. The RADEON A9800XT is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 384 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Raw compute: 3.973 TFLOPS (RADEON A9800XT) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra).

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	23+35%	17
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Rankine
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.973 TFLOPS+215%	1.263 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
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 A9800XT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra has 128 MB. The RADEON A9800XT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
DirectX	9_0	9.0a
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON A9800XT draws 250W versus the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON A9800XT) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 220mm vs 190mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
TDP	250W	160W-36%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	220mm	190mm
Slots	1	1
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.1

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Value Analysis

The RADEON A9800XT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra launched at $199 and now averages $20. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 0.8 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers 0% better value. The RADEON A9800XT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).