Radeon X1550 vs RADEON X700

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON X700

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

14804%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

14222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

14057%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14033%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14004%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

13924%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

13749%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13698%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13571%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

13535%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

13371%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13343%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

13102%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

13094%

#339

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

16327%

#354

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

100%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

100%

#356

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

92%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

86%

#359

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

78%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

69%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

65%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

55%

#364

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

51%

#365

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

51%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

47%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

43%

#368

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

41%

#369

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

41%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X700 uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON X700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon X1550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON X700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon X1550, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 433.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+433.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($10)

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.

Radeon X1550 Benchmark Check

RADEON X700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1550 and RADEON X700

Radeon X1550

The Radeon X1550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points. Launch price was $79.

RADEON X700

The RADEON X700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 73 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1550 scores 67 versus the RADEON X700's 73 — the RADEON X700 leads by 9%. The Radeon X1550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RADEON X700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon X1550) vs 2,304 (RADEON X700). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (RADEON X700). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 2450 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700
G3D Mark Score	67	73+9%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	512	2304+350%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	11.29 TFLOPS+832%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	2450 MHz+107%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	144+350%
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon X1550 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X700 has 256 MB. The Radeon X1550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon X1550) vs 3 MB (RADEON X700) — the RADEON X700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1550 draws 50W versus the RADEON X700's 175W — a 111.1% difference. The Radeon X1550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1550) vs 350W (RADEON X700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700
TDP	50W-71%	175W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	1.3+225%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1550 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON X700 launched at $149 and now averages $10. The RADEON X700 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (Radeon X1550) vs 7.3 (RADEON X700) — the RADEON X700 offers 421.4% better value. The RADEON X700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).