Radeon X1600 XT vs GeForce 9300M GS
Radeon X1600 XT
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 X1600 XT is positioned at rank 345 and the GeForce 9300M GS is on rank 686, so the Radeon X1600 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 X1600 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon X1600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9300M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1600 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 XT | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9300M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the Radeon X1600 XT, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 52.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 XT | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 X1600 XT and GeForce 9300M GS
Radeon X1600 XT
The Radeon X1600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 116 points. Launch price was $999.
GeForce 9300M GS
The GeForce 9300M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 118 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1600 XT scores 116 and the GeForce 9300M GS reaches 118 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1600 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 9300M GS uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 384 (GeForce 9300M GS). Raw compute: 23.04 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M GS). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 549 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 116 | 118+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+1233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.04 TFLOPS+5365% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz+310% | 549 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+1500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 320+1233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+426% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1600 XT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300M GS has 256 MB. The Radeon X1600 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300M GS) — the Radeon X1600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1600 XT draws 300W versus the GeForce 9300M GS's 33W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 9300M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 9300M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 33W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 3.6+800% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9300M GS launched at $100 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9300M GS costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.7 (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 11.8 (GeForce 9300M GS) — the GeForce 9300M GS offers 53.2% better value. The Radeon X1600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $100-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.7 | 11.8+53% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GM108 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #35 | #880 |
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