Radeon X1250 vs GeForce FX 5900

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 GeForce FX 5900

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

80600%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

77433%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

76533%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76400%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76244%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

75811%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

74856%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

74578%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

73889%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

73689%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

72800%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

72644%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

71333%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

71289%

#361

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

88889%

#376

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#378

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#379

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#380

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

78%

#381

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

33%

#382

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

33%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

22%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

22%

#385

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

22%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#388

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

22%

#389

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

11%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1250 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon X1250 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 Radeon X1250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900.

Insight	Radeon X1250	GeForce FX 5900
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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 GeForce FX 5900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 131.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1250	GeForce FX 5900
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+131.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon X1250 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1250 and GeForce FX 5900

Radeon X1250

The Radeon X1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 37 points. Launch price was $79.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1250 scores 37 versus the GeForce FX 5900's 35 — the Radeon X1250 leads by 5.7%. The Radeon X1250 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce FX 5900 uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon X1250) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1250) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900).

Feature	Radeon X1250	GeForce FX 5900
G3D Mark Score	37+6%	35
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Rankine
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1024 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS ×2+3%
ROPs	16	48 ×2+200%
TMUs	32	64 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	1 MB+669%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1250	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon X1250 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900 has 128 MB. The Radeon X1250 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon X1250) vs 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900) — the GeForce FX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1250	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	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (Radeon X1250) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon X1250	GeForce FX 5900
DirectX	9.0b	9.0a
OpenGL	2.0+33%	1.5
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1250 draws 50W versus the GeForce FX 5900's 365W — a 151.8% difference. The Radeon X1250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1250) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 218mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon X1250	GeForce FX 5900
TDP	50W-86%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	218mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	0.7+600%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1250 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce FX 5900 launched at $399 and now averages $20. The GeForce FX 5900 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (Radeon X1250) vs 1.8 (GeForce FX 5900) — the GeForce FX 5900 offers 125% better value. The Radeon X1250 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).