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.

Radeon X1300 vs Radeon Xpress 1300 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Radeon X1300 vs Radeon Xpress 1300: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Radeon X1300

2020

Why buy it

✅+11.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌17.6% higher power demand at 100W vs 85W.

Radeon Xpress 1300

2020

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 85W instead of 100W, a 15W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (52 vs 58).
❌Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon X1300 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 11.5% in PassMark G3D (58 vs 52), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon X1300 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon X1300 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Radeon X1300 vs Radeon Xpress 1300 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 Xpress 1300

The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1300 scores 58 versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 52 — the Radeon X1300 leads by 11.5%. The Radeon X1300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Xpress 1300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon X1300) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon X1300) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1300	Radeon Xpress 1300
G3D Mark Score	58+12%	52
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1408+10%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.632 TFLOPS+10%	4.224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1645 MHz	1650 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	88+10%	80
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling + RSR

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1300	Radeon Xpress 1300
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon X1300 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 carries 512 MB. Radeon Xpress 1300 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Radeon X1300 and 64-bit on the Radeon Xpress 1300. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon X1300) vs 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1300	Radeon Xpress 1300
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1300) vs 9.0c (Radeon Xpress 1300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon X1300	Radeon Xpress 1300
DirectX	9_0c	9.0c
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1300) vs None (Radeon Xpress 1300). Decoder: Avivo vs Avivo. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 (Radeon X1300) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon Xpress 1300).

Feature	Radeon X1300	Radeon Xpress 1300
Encoder	Avivo	None
Decoder	Avivo	Avivo
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1300 draws 100W versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 85W — a 16.2% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1300) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon X1300	Radeon Xpress 1300
TDP	100W	85W-15%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	0.6	0.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Radeon X1300 came in at $100, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Xpress 1300 was 100+% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.6 (Radeon X1300) vs Infinity (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 offers Infinity% better value.

Feature	Radeon X1300	Radeon Xpress 1300
MSRP	$100	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	0.6	Infinity
Codename	Navi 14	Navi 14
Release	May 28 2020	August 4 2020
Ranking	#336	#351

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