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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600 GSO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600 GSO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5E.
| Insight | Radeon R5E | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9600 GSO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9600 GSO holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $49), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 101% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5E | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 R5E and GeForce 9600 GSO
Radeon R5E
The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce 9600 GSO
The GeForce 9600 GSO is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5E scores 315 and the GeForce 9600 GSO reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9600 GSO uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R5E) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GSO).
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 315 | 323+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+129% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GSO has 2 GB. The GeForce 9600 GSO offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600 GSO). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+20% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E) vs No (GeForce 9600 GSO). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GSO).
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5E draws 15W versus the GeForce 9600 GSO's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon R5E) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GSO). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 90°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-90% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-17% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 21.0+855% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 9600 GSO launched at $129 and now averages $25. The GeForce 9600 GSO costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Radeon R5E) vs 12.9 (GeForce 9600 GSO) — the GeForce 9600 GSO offers 101.6% better value. The Radeon R5E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $25-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4 | 12.9+102% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | December 20 2013 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #738 | #825 |
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