Radeon X1300 vs RADEON 9800 XT
Radeon X1300
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 X1300 is positioned at rank 345 and the RADEON 9800 XT is on rank 374, so the Radeon X1300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1300
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9800 XT.
| Insight | Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon X1300, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 60.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1300 and RADEON 9800 XT
Radeon X1300
The Radeon X1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.
RADEON 9800 XT
The RADEON 9800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 57 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1300 scores 58 and the RADEON 9800 XT reaches 57 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RADEON 9800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon X1300) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon X1300) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2394 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 58+2% | 57 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 5376+282% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+1011% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 2394 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 32 | 192+500% |
| TMUs | 88 | 336+282% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 6 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9800 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon X1300) vs 6 MB (RADEON 9800 XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 6 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1300) vs 9_0 (RADEON 9800 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 9_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1300 draws 100W versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 300W — a 100% difference. The Radeon X1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1300) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 180mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-67% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 180mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+200% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1300 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 and now averages $30. The RADEON 9800 XT costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (Radeon X1300) vs 1.9 (RADEON 9800 XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT offers 58.3% better value. The RADEON 9800 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-80% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $30-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 1.9+58% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Navi 31 |
| Release | May 28 2020 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #336 | #21 |
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