Radeon X1300 vs RADEON X550XT
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 X550XT is on rank 330, so the RADEON X550XT 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 X550XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X550XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1300 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X550XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $49 for the Radeon X1300, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 18.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1300 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+18.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 X550XT
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 X550XT
The RADEON X550XT 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: 56 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1300 scores 58 and the RADEON X550XT reaches 56 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RADEON X550XT uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon X1300) vs 512 (RADEON X550XT). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon X1300) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 58+4% | 56 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+175% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS+271% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz+35% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 88+175% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1300 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X550XT has 512 MB. The RADEON X550XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon X1300) vs 0.5 MB (RADEON X550XT) — the Radeon X1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1300) vs 9.0b (RADEON X550XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 9.0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1300) vs None (RADEON X550XT). Decoder: Avivo vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 (Radeon X1300) vs MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT).
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | None |
| Decoder | Avivo | None |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1300 draws 100W versus the RADEON X550XT's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1300) vs 350W (RADEON X550XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 1.1+83% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1300 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON X550XT launched at $50 and now averages $40. The RADEON X550XT costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (Radeon X1300) vs 1.4 (RADEON X550XT) — the RADEON X550XT offers 16.7% better value. The Radeon X1300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $50-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $40-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Lexa |
| Release | May 28 2020 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #336 | #772 |
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