Radeon X1200 vs RADEON 9500

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 RADEON 9500 is on rank 737, so the Radeon X1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1200

#714

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

26480%

#716

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

24005%

#717

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

23941%

#721

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

21771%

#722

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

21622%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

98%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

93%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

90%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

88%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

83%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

80%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

80%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

73%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

73%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

71%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

54%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

49%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

49%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

39%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9500

#727

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

54285%

#729

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

49210%

#730

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

49080%

#734

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

44630%

#735

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

44325%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

100%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

100%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

80%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

75%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

50%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

50%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

40%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

30%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

30%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

25%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

20%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

20%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

15%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

15%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

15%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1200 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon X1200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.1% 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	RADEON 9500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9.1%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon X1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $30 for the RADEON 9500, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 83.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1200	RADEON 9500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+83.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1200 and RADEON 9500

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.

RADEON 9500

The RADEON 9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1200 scores 33 versus the RADEON 9500's 36 — the RADEON 9500 leads by 9.1%. The Radeon X1200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the RADEON 9500 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon X1200) vs 2,048 (RADEON 9500). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1200	RADEON 9500
G3D Mark Score	33	36+9%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS+421%
Boost Clock	1024 MHz+2%	1000 MHz
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	96 KB	512 KB+433%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1200	RADEON 9500
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 X1200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9500 has 128 MB. The Radeon X1200 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon X1200) vs 512 KB (RADEON 9500) — the RADEON 9500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1200	RADEON 9500
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1200 draws 50W versus the RADEON 9500's 95W — a 62.1% difference. The Radeon X1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1200) vs 350W (RADEON 9500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon X1200	RADEON 9500
TDP	50W-47%	95W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Perf/Watt	0.7+75%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1200 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON 9500 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The Radeon X1200 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1200) vs 1.2 (RADEON 9500) — the Radeon X1200 offers 83.3% better value. The Radeon X1200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).