RADEON E2400 vs RADEON X550XT

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.

RADEON E2400 vs RADEON X550XT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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RADEON E2400 vs RADEON X550XT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

RADEON E2400

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$100 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.5 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).

RADEON X550XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Delivers 115.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.1 vs 0.5 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅RADEON E2400 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so RADEON X550XT is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RADEON X550XT is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 7.7% in PassMark G3D (56 vs 52), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RADEON X550XT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RADEON X550XT makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $50 vs $100, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 115.4% (1.1 vs 0.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

RADEON E2400 vs RADEON X550XT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

RADEON E2400

The RADEON E2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points. Launch price was $79.

RADEON X550XT

The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON E2400 scores 52 versus the RADEON X550XT's 56 — the RADEON X550XT leads by 7.7%. The RADEON E2400 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RADEON X550XT uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (RADEON E2400) vs 512 (RADEON X550XT). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (RADEON E2400) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	RADEON E2400	RADEON X550XT
G3D Mark Score	52	56+8%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9085 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+37%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1218 MHz+8%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB	128 KB+33%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON E2400	RADEON X550XT
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the RADEON E2400 and 64-bit on the RADEON X550XT.

Feature	RADEON E2400	RADEON X550XT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON E2400 draws 50W versus the RADEON X550XT's 50W — a 0% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON E2400) vs 350W (RADEON X550XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON E2400	RADEON X550XT
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	65
Perf/Watt	1.0	1.1+10%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the RADEON E2400 came in at $100, while the RADEON X550XT launched at $50. On MSRP, RADEON X550XT was 50% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.5 (RADEON E2400) vs 1.1 (RADEON X550XT) — the RADEON X550XT offers 120% better value. The newer card here is RADEON X550XT (2019 vs 2017).

Feature	RADEON E2400	RADEON X550XT
MSRP	$100	$50-50%
Performance per Dollar	0.5	1.1+120%
Codename	Lexa	Lexa
Release	April 20 2017	March 27 2019
Ranking	#773	#772

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