Radeon X1550 vs RADEON X700 SE

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X700 SE is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The RADEON X700 SE 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 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% 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 SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON X700 SE 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 419.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700 SE
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+419.3%)
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 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 SE

The RADEON X700 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1550 scores 67 versus the RADEON X700 SE's 71 — the RADEON X700 SE leads by 6%. The Radeon X1550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RADEON X700 SE uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon X1550) vs 1,792 (RADEON X700 SE). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550) vs 15.77 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 SE). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700 SE
G3D Mark Score	67	71+6%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	512	1792+250%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	15.77 TFLOPS+1202%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	2200 MHz+86%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700 SE
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 SE has 128 MB. The Radeon X1550 offers 300% 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 2 MB (RADEON X700 SE) — the RADEON X700 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1550 draws 50W versus the RADEON X700 SE's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon X1550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1550) vs 350W (RADEON X700 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon X1550	RADEON X700 SE
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	1.3+44%	0.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1550 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON X700 SE launched at $0 and now averages $10. The RADEON X700 SE costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (Radeon X1550) vs 7.1 (RADEON X700 SE) — the RADEON X700 SE offers 407.1% better value. The RADEON X700 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).