Radeon X1200 vs RADEON 9600 XT
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 RADEON 9600 XT is on rank 370, so the RADEON 9600 XT 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 RADEON 9600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9600 XT 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 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 6.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1200.
| Insight | Radeon X1200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 RADEON 9600 XT
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 9600 XT
The RADEON 9600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1200 scores 33 versus the RADEON 9600 XT's 35 — the RADEON 9600 XT leads by 6.1%. The Radeon X1200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the RADEON 9600 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon X1200) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9600 XT). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600 XT). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 2394 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 33 | 35+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5376+1300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+6446% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 2394 MHz+134% |
| ROPs | 8 | 192+2300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 336+1300% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 3 MB+3233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 6 MB+4515% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon X1200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9600 XT has 256 MB. The Radeon X1200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon X1200) vs 6 MB (RADEON 9600 XT) — the RADEON 9600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 6 MB+4515% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1200 draws 50W versus the RADEON 9600 XT's 300W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon X1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1200) vs 350W (RADEON 9600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+600% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1200 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON 9600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1200) vs 2.3 (RADEON 9600 XT) — the RADEON 9600 XT offers 4.5% better value. The RADEON 9600 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon X1200 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-60% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.2 | 2.3+5% |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | Navi 31 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #898 | #21 |
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