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Radeon HD 2350
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RADEON X850 XT
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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 X850 XT is on rank 739, 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 X850 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X850 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The RADEON X850 XT 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 X850 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2350.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X850 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $48), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 2350.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($48) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 X850 XT
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 X850 XT
The RADEON X850 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 2350 scores 77 versus the RADEON X850 XT's 81 — the RADEON X850 XT leads by 5.2%. The Radeon HD 2350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON X850 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 2,560 (RADEON X850 XT). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2350) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RADEON X850 XT). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 2581 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 77 | 81+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS | 13.21 TFLOPS+361% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 2581 MHz+106% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 160+43% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 512 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 3 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 MB (RADEON X850 XT) — the RADEON X850 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 3 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2350 draws 200W versus the RADEON X850 XT's 165W — a 19.2% difference. The RADEON X850 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2350) vs 350W (RADEON X850 XT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 165W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 186mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.5+25% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2350 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the RADEON X850 XT launched at $499 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 2350 costs 4% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 1.6 (RADEON X850 XT) — the RADEON X850 XT offers 0% better value. The RADEON X850 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-90% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48-4% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Navi 22 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #454 | #103 |
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