Radeon HD 2400 XT vs RADEON X800 GTO
Radeon HD 2400 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 2400 XT is positioned at rank 324 and the RADEON X800 GTO is on rank 345, so the Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 2400 XT
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 GTO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The RADEON X800 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 2400 XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800 GTO.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2400 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) |
| 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2400 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $199 for the RADEON X800 GTO, it costs 95% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1959.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2400 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1959.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2400 XT and RADEON X800 GTO
Radeon HD 2400 XT
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 119 points. Launch price was $270.
RADEON X800 GTO
The RADEON X800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2400 XT scores 119 and the RADEON X800 GTO reaches 115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON X800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 GTO). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 GTO). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 119+3% | 115 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 4608+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.995 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+592% |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 2250 MHz+131% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 96 | 288+200% |
| L1 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800 GTO) — the RADEON X800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2400 XT draws 185W versus the RADEON X800 GTO's 300W — a 47.4% difference. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 350W (RADEON X800 GTO). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W-38% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+50% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X800 GTO launched at $199 and now averages $199. The Radeon HD 2400 XT costs 95% less ($189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.9 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 0.6 (RADEON X800 GTO) — the Radeon HD 2400 XT offers 1883.3% better value. The RADEON X800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-60% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-95% | $199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.9+1883% | 0.6 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Navi 21 |
| Release | November 19 2012 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #469 | #42 |
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