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Radeon HD 2350
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RADEON X700 PRO
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 2350 is positioned at rank 322 and the RADEON X700 PRO is on rank 358, so the Radeon HD 2350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2350
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X700 PRO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X700 PRO is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The RADEON X700 PRO 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 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X700 PRO.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X700 PRO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $48 for the Radeon HD 2350, it costs 38% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 57.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+57.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 X700 PRO
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 X700 PRO
The RADEON X700 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 76 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2350 scores 77 and the RADEON X700 PRO reaches 76 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON X700 PRO uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 5,120 (RADEON X700 PRO). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2350) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 PRO). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 2245 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 77+1% | 76 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 5120+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS | 45.98 TFLOPS+1504% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 2245 MHz+80% |
| ROPs | 32 | 160+400% |
| TMUs | 112 | 320+186% |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 2.5 MB+468% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 6 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 2350) vs 6 MB (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 6 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2350 draws 200W versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 260W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon HD 2350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2350) vs 350W (RADEON X700 PRO). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-23% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4+33% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2350 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the RADEON X700 PRO launched at $179 and now averages $30. The RADEON X700 PRO costs 37.5% less ($18 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 2.5 (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 PRO offers 56.2% better value. The RADEON X700 PRO is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X700 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-72% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48 | $30-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.6 | 2.5+56% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Navi 31 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | July 27 2023 |
| Ranking | #454 | #29 |
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