Radeon X1900 GT vs GeForce 505
Radeon X1900 GT
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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 X1900 GT is positioned at rank 354 and the GeForce 505 is on rank 674, so the Radeon X1900 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1900 GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 505
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1900 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 505 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1900 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 505 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the Radeon X1900 GT, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 31.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1900 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.5%) |
| 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 X1900 GT and GeForce 505
Radeon X1900 GT
The Radeon X1900 GT 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: 146 points. Launch price was $899.
GeForce 505
The GeForce 505 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1900 GT scores 146 and the GeForce 505 reaches 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1900 GT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce 505 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 2,048 (GeForce 505). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 505). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 16 (GeForce 505) vs 64.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 146+1% | 144 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+163% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+988% | 4.731 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2394 MHz+107% | 1155 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+380% | 40 |
| TMUs | 336+425% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84+425% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1900 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 505 has 512 MB. The GeForce 505 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 2 MB (GeForce 505) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1900 GT draws 300W versus the GeForce 505's 25W — a 169.2% difference. The GeForce 505 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 505). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 25W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 64mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 5.8+1060% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 505 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce 505 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 9.6 (GeForce 505) — the GeForce 505 offers 31.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $99-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 9.6+32% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | GA107 |
| Release | November 3 2022 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #21 | #407 |
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