Radeon X1650 GTO vs GeForce 9100
Radeon X1650 GTO
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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 X1650 GTO is positioned at rank 352 and the GeForce 9100 is on rank 639, so the Radeon X1650 GTO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1650 GTO
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1650 GTO is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Radeon X1650 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1650 GTO.
| Insight | Radeon X1650 GTO | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+9.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $20 for the Radeon X1650 GTO, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 337.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1650 GTO | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+337.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 X1650 GTO and GeForce 9100
Radeon X1650 GTO
The Radeon X1650 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 75 points. Launch price was $1,099.
GeForce 9100
The GeForce 9100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1650 GTO scores 75 versus the GeForce 9100's 82 — the GeForce 9100 leads by 9.3%. The Radeon X1650 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 9100 uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 384 (GeForce 9100). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9100). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 75 | 82+9% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+1233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS+3193% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2324 MHz+147% | 941 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 X1650 GTO | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9100) — the Radeon X1650 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1650 GTO draws 335W versus the GeForce 9100's 33W — a 164.1% difference. The GeForce 9100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 350W (GeForce 9100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W | 33W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 2.5+1150% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1650 GTO launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 9100 launched at $40 and now averages $5. The GeForce 9100 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.8 (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 16.4 (GeForce 9100) — the GeForce 9100 offers 331.6% better value. The Radeon X1650 GTO is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $40-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.8 | 16.4+332% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GM108 |
| Release | May 10 2022 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #25 | #810 |
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