RADEON A9800XT vs RADEON 9600SE

RADEON A9800XT

2015Boost: 970 MHz

RADEON 9600SE

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

0.0%

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

+17.4%

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

Radeon R9 Fury

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700

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 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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9600SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The RADEON 9600SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON A9800XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9600SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON A9800XT.

Insight	RADEON A9800XT	RADEON 9600SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+17.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON A9800XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $65 for the RADEON 9600SE, it costs 54% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 84.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON A9800XT	RADEON 9600SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+84.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)

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

RADEON 9600SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON A9800XT and RADEON 9600SE

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON A9800XT scores 23 versus the RADEON 9600SE's 27 — the RADEON 9600SE leads by 17.4%. The RADEON A9800XT is built on GCN 3.0 while the RADEON 9600SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9600SE). Raw compute: 3.973 TFLOPS (RADEON A9800XT) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600SE). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	RADEON 9600SE
G3D Mark Score	23	27+17%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.973 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+274%
Boost Clock	970 MHz	2900 MHz+199%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	160+25%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	RADEON 9600SE
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON A9800XT) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9600SE) — the RADEON 9600SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	RADEON 9600SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 9.0 (RADEON 9600SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	RADEON 9600SE
DirectX	9_0	9.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON A9800XT draws 250W versus the RADEON 9600SE's 55W — a 127.9% difference. The RADEON 9600SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON A9800XT) vs 350W (RADEON 9600SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 220mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	RADEON 9600SE
TDP	250W	55W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	220mm	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	60
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.5+400%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON A9800XT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RADEON 9600SE launched at $65 and now averages $65. The RADEON A9800XT costs 53.8% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 0.4 (RADEON 9600SE) — the RADEON A9800XT offers 100% better value. The RADEON 9600SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).