RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
AMD
G3D Mark
42
AVG Price
$30
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.
Overview
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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Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Grand Theft Auto V
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Marvel Rivals
Minecraft
Overwatch 2
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 scores 42 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 (2025) architecture (codename: Navi 48), manufactured on a 4 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4096 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 256 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 128 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 47.84 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2920 MHz from a base of 1660 MHz.
| Specification | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 42 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 4.0 (2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 48 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 4 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 4096 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 256 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 128 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2920 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1660 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 47.84 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 747.5 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 53,900 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #23 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: Radeon Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 2.0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|
| Radeon Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 9.0 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 2.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: VideoShader— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2.
| Specification | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVIx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | VGAx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | S-Videox |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | None |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VideoShader |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 175mm long, 100mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 350g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 70 under load.
| Specification | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 300 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Legacy |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 175mm |
| Card Height | 100mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 350g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 70 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $0), the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #23 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $30 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #23 |
| Release Date | July 23 2025 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 128 |
| TMUs | 256 |
| Vram | 0.5 GB |
| L0 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Core Clock | 1660 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2920 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Tensor Cores | 128 |
| Shading Units | 4096 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Memory Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Transistor Count | 53,900 million |
| Frame Generation | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 747.5 |
| Manufacturing Process | 4 nm |
| Driver Upscaling Tech | Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 300 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 47.84 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Navi 48 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 (2025) |
| Launch Price | $1,299 |
| Release Date | July 23 2025 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 23 |
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