ATI Radeon 9200
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDATI Radeon 9200 Specifications
ATI Radeon 9200 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The ATI Radeon 9200 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
ATI Radeon 9200 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the ATI Radeon 9200's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The ATI Radeon 9200 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's ATI Radeon 9200 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The ATI Radeon 9200's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
ATI Radeon 9200 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the ATI Radeon 9200 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
Rage 7 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The ATI Radeon 9200 is built on AMD's Rage 7 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the ATI Radeon 9200 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's ATI Radeon 9200 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the ATI Radeon 9200 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the ATI Radeon 9200 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
ATI Radeon 9200 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the ATI Radeon 9200 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the ATI Radeon 9200. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
ATI Radeon 9200 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The ATI Radeon 9200 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the ATI Radeon 9200 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
ATI Radeon 9200 Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About ATI Radeon 9200
The ATI Radeon 9200 is an end-of-life graphics card from AMD, built on the Rage 7 architecture and the RV280 chip, fabricated on a 150 nm process at UMC. It packs 36 million transistors on a 98 mm² die, with a transistor density of 367.3K per mm². The card was released on April 30, 2003, positioned between the Radeon R100 (predecessor) and the Radeon R300 (successor). It features 128 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 6.400 GB/s of bandwidth, and is rated for a 28 W TDP. With no benchmark scores recorded in the database, its percentile rank of 50 places it exactly at the midpoint of all GPUs tracked, though the average benchmark score is listed as 0.
Power and Cooling
The Radeon 9200 is a remarkably low-power part, with a TDP of just 28 W. This figure is modest even by early-2000s standards, and it directly informs the card's cooling and power delivery requirements. The card occupies a single slot and requires no auxiliary power connectors—it draws all its power from the AGP 8x slot itself. The suggested power supply is 200 W, which is a very conservative recommendation given the card's low draw. In practice, this means the card can be installed in almost any system of the era without upgrading the PSU. The single-slot design and lack of connectors also simplify installation in small form factor cases. The absence of a separate power connector is consistent with the card's low TDP, and the 200 W PSU guidance reflects a safety margin rather than a strict necessity. Cooling is handled by a passive or low-profile active solution, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact cooler type. The card's thermal envelope is modest, and the data indicates that it should run cool even under load, though no temperature figures are provided.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The Radeon 9200 does not include any dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores—both fields are marked as null in the specification. This is expected for a GPU of its era, as hardware-accelerated ray tracing did not exist in consumer products until much later. Consequently, the card relies entirely on traditional rasterization techniques. Its feature set is defined by its API support: it is compatible with DirectX 8.1 and OpenGL 1.4. DirectX 8.1 was a significant milestone at the time, introducing programmable pixel and vertex shaders, though the FACT PACK does not elaborate on shader model versions. OpenGL 1.4 similarly brought several extensions, but again, the data does not detail them. The card does not support Vulkan, which is absent from its API list. In terms of connectivity, it offers one DVI output, one VGA output, and one S-Video output, allowing for analog and digital display connections. The memory subsystem is DDR with a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 6.400 GB/s. The card's texture fill rate is 1.000 GTexel/s and its pixel fill rate is 1.000 GPixel/s, both driven by 4 texture mapping units (TMUs) and 4 render output units (ROPs). These figures indicate a balanced but modest fill-rate capability, suitable for the games and resolutions of its time.
Benchmark Performance
The FACT PACK contains no benchmark scores for the ATI Radeon 9200. The `benchmarks` array is empty, and the `avgBenchmarkScore` is 0. However, the `percentileVsAllGpus` field lists a value of 50, which means the card sits at the median of all GPUs in the database when ranked by performance. This is a neutral position—neither exceptionally fast nor slow relative to the entire historical GPU spectrum. Without specific scores or a list of nearest rivals, it is impossible to quantify its performance against direct competitors. The lack of benchmark data is a notable limitation; the 50th percentile rank is a relative measure that does not translate into absolute frame rates or synthetic scores. The average benchmark score of 0 likely reflects the absence of any recorded runs rather than a literal zero performance. In practical terms, the card's 128 MB of DDR memory and 6.400 GB/s bandwidth, combined with a 1.000 GPixel/s pixel rate, suggest it was aimed at entry-level or mainstream gaming in 2003. But without concrete numbers, any performance claims must remain qualitative. The data does show that the card's memory runs at 200 MHz with an effective 400 Mbps data rate, and the bus interface is AGP 8x, which was a fast interconnect for its day. These specs, however, do not directly translate to benchmark outcomes.
FAQ
Q: What is the process node and transistor count of the Radeon 9200?
A: The card is fabricated on a 150 nm process at UMC, with 36 million transistors on a 98 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 367.3K per mm².
Q: Does the Radeon 9200 require a separate power connector?
A: No. The card uses no power connectors and draws all power from the AGP 8x slot. The suggested PSU is 200 W.
Q: What are the display outputs on this card?
A: It provides 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video outputs.
Q: What API versions does the Radeon 9200 support?
A: It supports DirectX 8.1 and OpenGL 1.4. It does not support Vulkan.
Q: What is the memory configuration of the Radeon 9200?
A: It has 128 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 6.400 GB/s. The memory clock is 200 MHz, effective 400 Mbps.
Q: When was the Radeon 9200 released, and what is its production status?
A: It was released on April 30, 2003, and is now end-of-life.
How It Compares
The FACT PACK does not list any nearest rivals for the Radeon 9200, so a direct competitive comparison is not possible from the available data. However, its position in the product lineage is clear: it succeeded the Radeon R100 and was succeeded by the Radeon R300. The R100 was an older architecture, while the R300 represented a generational leap. The 9200 sits between them, inheriting the R200 series design (the generation field lists "Radeon R200 (9200)") but with the RV280 chip. Its 28 W TDP and lack of power connectors suggest it was a low-power entry point, likely aimed at OEM systems and budget builds. Without rival scores, we can only note its percentile rank of 50, which implies it is an average performer across all GPUs in the database. The card's 128 MB memory and 6.400 GB/s bandwidth were typical for mid-range cards of 2003, but without direct comparisons, these figures cannot be contextualized. The absence of ray tracing and tensor cores is expected for its generation, and its API support (DirectX 8.1, OpenGL 1.4) aligns with that era. In summary, the Radeon 9200 is a modest, power-efficient part that filled a specific market niche, but the lack of benchmark and rival data prevents a more detailed assessment of its standing.
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