GeForce3 vs ATI Radeon 9600
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon 9600 and GeForce3, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
9600 outperforms GeForce3 by a whopping 700% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 1533 | 1584 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 0.51 | no data |
| Architecture | Rage 8 (2002−2007) | Kelvin (2001−2003) |
| GPU code name | RV350 | NV20 A5 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 October 2003 (22 years ago) | 27 February 2001 (25 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $499 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Core clock speed | 324 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 60 million | 57 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 130 nm | 150 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 12 Watt | no data |
| Texture fill rate | 1.296 | 1.600 |
| ROPs | 4 | 4 |
| TMUs | 4 | 8 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Interface | AGP 8x | AGP 4x |
| Length | no data | 165 mm |
| Width | 1-slot | 1-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | DDR | SDR |
| Maximum RAM amount | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 189 MHz | 230 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 6.048 GB/s | 3.68 GB/s |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video | 1x VGA, 1x DB13W3 |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 9.0 (9_0) | 8.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL | N/A | N/A |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.08 | 0.01 |
| Recency | 1 October 2003 | 27 February 2001 |
| Chip lithography | 130 nm | 150 nm |
ATI 9600 has a 700% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 15% more advanced lithography process.
The Radeon 9600 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce3 in performance tests.
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