RADEON X800 GTO vs GeForce 9500M G
RADEON X800 GTO
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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 X800 GTO is positioned at rank 345 and the GeForce 9500M G is on rank 519, so the RADEON X800 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 X800 GTO
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 GTO uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON X800 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9500M G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9500M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800 GTO.
| Insight | RADEON X800 GTO | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9500M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $199 for the RADEON X800 GTO, it costs 85% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 603.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 GTO | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+603.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X800 GTO and GeForce 9500M G
RADEON X800 GTO
The RADEON X800 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: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
GeForce 9500M G
The GeForce 9500M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 122 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X800 GTO scores 115 versus the GeForce 9500M G's 122 — the GeForce 9500M G leads by 6.1%. The RADEON X800 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 9500M G uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 640 (GeForce 9500M G). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9500M G). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115 | 122+6% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+620% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+1488% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz+121% | 1020 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+700% | 16 |
| TMUs | 288+620% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+223% | 0.31 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X800 GTO comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9500M G has 512 MB. The GeForce 9500M G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 2 MB (GeForce 9500M G) — the RADEON X800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 GTO draws 300W versus the GeForce 9500M G's 75W — a 120% difference. The GeForce 9500M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 350W (GeForce 9500M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 75W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 1.6+300% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 GTO launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the GeForce 9500M G launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9500M G costs 84.9% less ($169 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 4.1 (GeForce 9500M G) — the GeForce 9500M G offers 583.3% better value. The RADEON X800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $30-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $30-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.6 | 4.1+583% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GM107 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #42 | #671 |
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