Radeon VE vs RADEON 9200 SE

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 9200 SE

#732

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

108570%

#734

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98420%

#735

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98160%

#739

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89260%

#740

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

88650%

#742

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

100%

#743

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

60%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

60%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

50%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

40%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

40%

#750

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

30%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

30%

#752

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

30%

#753

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

30%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

20%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

10%

#756

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

10%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9200 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The RADEON 9200 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon VE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9200 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon VE	RADEON 9200 SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%)	✅Leading raw performance (+50%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9200 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon VE, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 390% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon VE	RADEON 9200 SE
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+390%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 VE Benchmark Check

RADEON 9200 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon VE and RADEON 9200 SE

Radeon VE

The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

RADEON 9200 SE

The RADEON 9200 SE 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: 3 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon VE scores 2 versus the RADEON 9200 SE's 3 — the RADEON 9200 SE leads by 50%. The Radeon VE is built on GCN 5.1 while the RADEON 9200 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VE) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9200 SE). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200 SE). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon VE	RADEON 9200 SE
G3D Mark Score	2	3+50%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	7 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.44 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1750 MHz	2900 MHz+66%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon VE	RADEON 9200 SE
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)

The Radeon VE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9200 SE has 256 MB. The Radeon VE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon VE) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9200 SE) — the RADEON 9200 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon VE	RADEON 9200 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7_0 (Radeon VE) vs 8.1 (RADEON 9200 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon VE	RADEON 9200 SE
DirectX	7_0	8.1+16%
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon VE draws 295W versus the RADEON 9200 SE's 55W — a 137.1% difference. The RADEON 9200 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon VE) vs 350W (RADEON 9200 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 165mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon VE	RADEON 9200 SE
TDP	295W	55W-81%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	165mm	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	60
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon VE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON 9200 SE launched at $30 and now averages $15. The RADEON 9200 SE costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (Radeon VE) vs 0.2 (RADEON 9200 SE) — the RADEON 9200 SE offers 100+% better value. The RADEON 9200 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).