ATI Mobility Radeon 9200

The ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 is a mobile graphics processor built on the Rage 7 architecture, using the M9+ chip from the M9 (Mobility 9000) generation. The benchmark data places it at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, a median standing that indicates balanced, mid-tier performance for its era. The GPU pairs a 256-bit memory bus with 32 MB of DDR memory, delivering a bandwidth of 14.72 GB/s, while its fill rates are capped at 800.0 MPixel/s and 800.0 MTexel/s.

Benchmark Performance

The data shows the Mobility Radeon 9200 sits at the 50th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 0. This median position means it is neither a standout performer nor a laggard, but rather a baseline reference point. The pixel rate of 800.0 MPixel/s and texture rate of 800.0 MTexel/s are identical, indicating a fully balanced design where pixel and texture throughput are matched. This symmetry is a deliberate architectural choice, ensuring no single pipeline becomes a bottleneck during typical workloads. The 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs are the hardware units responsible for these rates, with each TMU handling texture fetches and each ROP handling pixel output. The memory clock runs at 230 MHz, with an effective data rate of 460 Mbps, and the resulting 14.72 GB/s of bandwidth is a substantial figure that supports the fill rates. Because the data lists no nearest rivals, the percentile is the only comparative metric available. The 50th percentile indicates that exactly half of the GPUs in the database perform better, and half perform worse. The average benchmark score of 0 reinforces this neutral standing. The theoretical peak rates of 800 MPixel/s and 800 MTexel/s are the maximum output the GPU can sustain, but the 32 MB frame buffer will constrain how often those peaks are reached in real-world scenarios. The 256-bit bus width is a key contributor to the 14.72 GB/s bandwidth, allowing for wide data transfers per clock cycle. The data shows no scaling factors or delta percentages for any rival, so direct comparisons are impossible. The GPU's standing is thus defined by its theoretical output and its median percentile, making it a predictable, mid-range performer.

Who Should Consider It

The Mobility Radeon 9200 is best suited for systems operating at lower resolution settings. The 32 MB DDR frame buffer is the primary limiting factor, as it will be exhausted quickly at higher resolutions. The 800.0 MPixel/s pixel rate is adequate for moderate fill-rate demands, while the 800.0 MTexel/s texture rate supports texture-heavy workloads at those resolutions. The DirectX 8.1 API support means the GPU is compatible with games and applications from that software generation, and the OpenGL 1.4 support extends its reach to other legacy titles. The production status is end-of-life, so this GPU is only relevant for legacy systems or retro builds. The AGP 8x bus interface is the sole connection to the motherboard, meaning it will only fit in systems with that slot. The 150 nm process node and 36 million transistors place it in an older manufacturing generation, with a die size of 81 mm² and a transistor density of 444.4K per mm². For users with a system that requires AGP 8x and DirectX 8.1, this GPU can handle basic 3D tasks and older games. It is not suitable for modern high-resolution gaming, as the 32 MB memory will limit texture detail and resolution. The 50th percentile standing suggests it is an average performer in the database, and the lack of ray tracing or tensor cores means it lacks those modern features. The 256-bit bus provides high bandwidth, but the small capacity is the bottleneck.

Memory Subsystem

The memory subsystem consists of 32 MB of DDR memory arranged on a 256-bit bus. The bus width is a wide interface, allowing for high data transfer rates per clock cycle. The memory bandwidth of 14.72 GB/s is derived from the 230 MHz memory clock and the effective 460 Mbps data rate. The 256-bit bus is the primary factor in achieving this bandwidth, as a narrower bus would require a much higher clock speed to match it. For high resolutions, the 32 MB capacity is the limiting factor, as the frame buffer will be filled quickly. The 14.72 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to feed the 800.0 MPixel/s pixel rate, as the data shows a balance between the two. The 32 MB frame buffer will restrict the resolution and color depth that can be used, capping the practical output. The 460 Mbps effective memory clock is the speed at which the memory operates, and the DDR type means data is transferred on both edges of the clock. The 256-bit bus width means data is transferred in large 256-bit chunks, which is efficient for memory-intensive operations. The 14.72 GB/s bandwidth is the theoretical maximum transfer rate, and it is a high figure for the time. The 32 MB size is the total amount of VRAM available, which is modest. The combination of a 256-bit bus and DDR memory is a classic design for that era, prioritizing bandwidth over capacity. The data shows no other memory details, such as additional capacity options.

How It Compares

The data does not list any nearest rivals for the Mobility Radeon 9200. Therefore, the comparison is based on the 50th percentile standing and the theoretical rates. The 50th percentile places it exactly at the median of all GPUs in the database, meaning it is neither a top performer nor a bottom performer. The average benchmark score of 0 reinforces this median position. The GPU is the successor to the M7 and the predecessor to the M1x, as listed in the data. The generation is M9 (Mobility 9000), and the architecture is Rage 7, with the chip being the M9+ variant. Without rival data, the comparison is limited to the percentile. The 50th percentile is a clear indicator of its relative standing, but it does not tell us which specific GPUs it competes with. The 800 MPixel/s pixel rate and 800 MTexel/s texture rate are the peak output rates, and the 14.72 GB/s bandwidth is a measure of its memory throughput. The 32 MB memory size is a constraint, and the 256-bit bus is a wide interface. The 150 nm process node is the manufacturing technology, with 36 million transistors on the die. The die size is 81 mm², and the transistor density is 444.4K per mm². The data shows no other GPUs to compare against, so the analysis is self-contained. The GPU's position in the database is defined solely by its percentile and its theoretical specifications.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The Mobility Radeon 9200 has no dedicated ray tracing cores, as the rtCores field is null. It also has no tensor cores, as the tensorCores field is null. This means it lacks hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based features. The API support includes DirectX 8.1 and OpenGL 1.4, with no Vulkan support, as that field is null. The DirectX 8.1 support allows for pixel and vertex shaders from that era, while the OpenGL 1.4 support provides a standard graphics API. The pixel rate of 800.0 MPixel/s and texture rate of 800.0 MTexel/s are the core throughput metrics, and the 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs are the texture mapping units and render output units. The data shows no shading units, as the shadingUnits field is null. The lack of RT and tensor cores means the GPU is purely a traditional rasterizer, handling geometry and pixels without any acceleration for modern effects. The feature set is defined by its DirectX 8.1 and OpenGL 1.4 support, which limits it to software from that period. The 32 MB memory and 256-bit bus are the memory features, and the AGP 8x bus interface is the system connection. The 150 nm process node is the manufacturing feature.

FAQ

Q: What is the memory size of the ATI Mobility Radeon 9200?

A: The GPU has 32 MB of DDR memory.

Q: What is the memory bus width?

A: The memory bus width is 256 bit.

Q: What DirectX version does the GPU support?

A: It supports DirectX 8.1.

Q: What is the process node used for the chip?

A: The process node is 150 nm.

Q: What is the effective memory clock speed?

A: The effective memory clock is 460 Mbps.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth?

A: The memory bandwidth is 14.72 GB/s.

Q: What is the bus interface?

A: The bus interface is AGP 8x.

Power and Cooling

The data does not specify a TDP value for the Mobility Radeon 9200. The suggested PSU is also not listed, and no power connectors are listed in the data. This indicates that the GPU's power requirements are not detailed in the available information. The 150 nm process node and 36 million transistors are the physical characteristics that influence power draw, and the 81 mm² die size is the silicon area. The transistor density is 444.4K per mm². The AGP 8x bus interface is the sole connection to the system. The absence of a TDP figure means no power envelope is defined, and the lack of a suggested PSU means no system power supply recommendation is given. The lack of power connectors suggests it may draw power from the AGP slot, but this is not explicitly stated. The data shows no cooling requirements, such as a fan or heatsink, meaning the thermal solution is unspecified. The production status is end-of-life, which may imply it was a low-power part, but that is not a fact in the data. The 230 MHz memory clock and 460 Mbps effective rate are the memory clock speeds. The 800 MPixel/s pixel rate and 800 MTexel/s texture rate are the output rates. The 32 MB memory capacity is the frame buffer size, and the 256-bit bus width is the memory interface. The 14.72 GB/s bandwidth is the memory throughput. The 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs are the execution units, and the DirectX 8.1 and OpenGL 1.4 APIs are the supported interfaces. The 50th percentile is the database standing.