RADEON X600 SE vs RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

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. The RADEON X600 SE is positioned at rank #354 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RADEON X600 SE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

14804%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

14222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

14057%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14033%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14004%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

13924%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

13749%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13698%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13571%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

13535%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

13371%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13343%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

13102%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

13094%

#337

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

16327%

#352

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

100%

#353

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

100%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#355

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

92%

#356

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

86%

#357

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

78%

#359

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

69%

#360

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

65%

#361

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

55%

#362

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

51%

#363

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

51%

#364

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

47%

#365

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

43%

#366

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

41%

#367

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

41%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X600 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700.

Insight	RADEON X600 SE	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+16.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON X600 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $30 for the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 600% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON X600 SE	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+600%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($5)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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 X600 SE Benchmark Check

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X600 SE and RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

RADEON X600 SE

The RADEON X600 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 8 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON X600 SE scores 49 versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 42 — the RADEON X600 SE leads by 16.7%. The RADEON X600 SE is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RADEON X600 SE) vs 4,096 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Raw compute: 8.942 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 SE) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (RADEON X600 SE) vs 64 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 128.

Feature	RADEON X600 SE	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
G3D Mark Score	49+17%	42
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1792	4096+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.942 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+435%
Boost Clock	2495 MHz	2920 MHz+17%
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	112	256+129%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	64+129%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X600 SE	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RADEON X600 SE) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X600 SE	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X600 SE draws 132W versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 300W — a 77.8% difference. The RADEON X600 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X600 SE) vs 350W (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON X600 SE	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
TDP	132W-56%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	175mm
Height	—	100mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	0.4+300%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X600 SE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The RADEON X600 SE costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (RADEON X600 SE) vs 1.4 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) — the RADEON X600 SE offers 600% better value. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).