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Radeon HD 2350
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 2350 is positioned at rank #322 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2350
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X550XTX is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon X550XTX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 2350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X550XTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X550XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $48 versus $49 for the Radeon X550XTX, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 10.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X550XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($48) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2350 and Radeon X550XTX
Radeon HD 2350
The Radeon HD 2350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 77 points. Launch price was $449.
Radeon X550XTX
The Radeon X550XTX 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: 71 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 2350 scores 77 versus the Radeon X550XTX's 71 — the Radeon HD 2350 leads by 8.5%. The Radeon HD 2350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon X550XTX uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 512 (Radeon X550XTX). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2350) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon X550XTX). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X550XTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 77+8% | 71 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+250% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+130% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz+3% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+250% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X550XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 2350 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X550XTX has 512 MB. The Radeon X550XTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 2350) vs 512 KB (Radeon X550XTX) — the Radeon HD 2350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X550XTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2350 draws 200W versus the Radeon X550XTX's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon X550XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2350) vs 350W (Radeon X550XTX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X550XTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 1.4+250% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2350 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the Radeon X550XTX launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 2350 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 1.4 (Radeon X550XTX) — the Radeon HD 2350 offers 14.3% better value. The Radeon X550XTX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X550XTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48-2% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.6+14% | 1.4 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Lexa |
| Release | January 31 2012 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #454 | #772 |
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