RADEON 9600SE
AMD
G3D Mark
27
MSRP
$65
AVG Price
$65
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 9600SE 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: 27 points.
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Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9600SE
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for RADEON 9600SE across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
ARC Raiders
Baldur's Gate 3
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Grand Theft Auto V
Hearts of Iron IV
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Naraka: Bladepoint
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RADEON 9600SE specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON 9600SE scores 27 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 3.5 (2024−2025) architecture (codename: Strix Halo), manufactured on a 4 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 160 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 14.85 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2900 MHz from a base of 1295 MHz.
| Specification | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 27 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Strix Halo |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 4 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2560 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 160 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2900 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1295 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 14.85 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 464.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 34,000 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #98 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9600SE 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 9600SE |
|---|---|
| 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 9600SE 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 9600SE |
|---|---|
| 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: None— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2.
| Specification | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|
| 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 | None |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9600SE draws 55 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 200g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 60 under load.
| Specification | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 55 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Legacy |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 168mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 200g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 60 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $65. Overall performance ranking position: #98 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $65 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $65 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #98 |
| Release Date | January 6 2025 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 |
| Vram | 0.5 GB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Core Clock | 1295 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 2560 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Memory Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Transistor Count | 34,000 million |
| Frame Generation | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 464.0 |
| Manufacturing Process | 4 nm |
| Driver Upscaling Tech | Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 55 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 14.85 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Strix Halo |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) |
| Release Date | January 6 2025 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 98 |
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