Radeon RX 7600 vs RADEON 9800 SE

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.

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 RX 7600

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

109%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

105%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

104%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

104%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

103%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

103%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

102%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

101%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

100%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

99%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

99%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

97%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

97%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

96%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

95%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

94%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

93%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

93%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

91%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

91%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

90%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

90%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

90%

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 RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 68987.5% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9800 SE.

Insight	Radeon RX 7600	RADEON 9800 SE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+68987.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-68987.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm)	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 8190.5% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9800 SE.

Insight	Radeon RX 7600	RADEON 9800 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+8190.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅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.

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

RADEON 9800 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7600 and RADEON 9800 SE

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

RADEON 9800 SE

The RADEON 9800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 24 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 68987.5%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the RADEON 9800 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 6 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800 SE). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 SE). Boost clocks: 2655 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7600) vs 40 (RADEON 9800 SE).

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	RADEON 9800 SE
G3D Mark Score	16,581+68988%	24
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	6 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS+46%	14.85 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2655 MHz	2900 MHz+9%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	160+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	32	40+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RADEON 9800 SE lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	RADEON 9800 SE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 SE has 256 MB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800 SE) — the RADEON 9800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	RADEON 9800 SE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+3100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 55W — a 100% difference. The RADEON 9800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 SE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	RADEON 9800 SE
TDP	165W	55W-67%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.5+25025%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the RADEON 9800 SE launched at $0 and now averages $30. The RADEON 9800 SE costs 88% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 0.8 (RADEON 9800 SE) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 8187.5% better value. The RADEON 9800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).