Radeon X1800 GTO vs GeForce G200
Radeon X1800 GTO
Popular choices:
GeForce G200
Popular choices:
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 X1800 GTO is positioned at rank 348 and the GeForce G200 is on rank 357, so the Radeon X1800 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 X1800 GTO
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1800 GTO uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon X1800 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce G200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1800 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G200.
| Insight | Radeon X1800 GTO | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce G200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the Radeon X1800 GTO, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 28.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1800 GTO | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+28.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 X1800 GTO and GeForce G200
Radeon X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 GTO 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 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
GeForce G200
The GeForce G200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1800 GTO scores 141 and the GeForce G200 reaches 136 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1800 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce G200 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 384 (GeForce G200). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G200). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141+4% | 136 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+1100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+1740% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz+53% | 1468 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+700% | 16 |
| TMUs | 288+1100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+614% | 0.14 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1800 GTO) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce G200) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1800 GTO draws 300W versus the GeForce G200's 30W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce G200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 350W (GeForce G200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 30W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 4.5+800% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce G200 launched at $299 and now averages $15. The GeForce G200 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 9.1 (GeForce G200) — the GeForce G200 offers 30% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-17% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 9.1+30% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GP108 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #42 | #641 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon X1800 GTO and GeForce G200
