Radeon X1200 vs GeForce FX 5900
Radeon X1200
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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. The Radeon X1200 is positioned at rank 724 and the GeForce FX 5900 is on rank 377, so the GeForce FX 5900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon X1200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the GeForce FX 5900, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 25.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1200 and GeForce FX 5900
Radeon X1200
The Radeon X1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.
GeForce FX 5900
The GeForce FX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1200 scores 33 versus the GeForce FX 5900's 35 — the GeForce FX 5900 leads by 6.1%. The Radeon X1200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce FX 5900 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon X1200) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900).
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 33 | 35+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024 ×2+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2+58% |
| ROPs | 8 | 48 ×2+500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64 ×2+167% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 1 MB+1011% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900 has 128 MB. The Radeon X1200 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon X1200) vs 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900) — the GeForce FX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1200 draws 50W versus the GeForce FX 5900's 365W — a 151.8% difference. The Radeon X1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1200) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-86% | 365W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 218mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+600% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1200 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce FX 5900 launched at $399 and now averages $20. The Radeon X1200 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1200) vs 1.8 (GeForce FX 5900) — the Radeon X1200 offers 22.2% better value. The Radeon X1200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-80% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.2+22% | 1.8 |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | GF110 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | March 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #898 | #555 |
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