Radeon X1600 Pro vs Radeon 3000

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. The Radeon X1600 Pro is positioned at rank #342 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon X1600 Pro

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

10991%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10559%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

10436%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10418%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10397%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

10338%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

10208%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10170%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10076%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

10048%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

9927%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9906%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

9727%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

9721%

#327

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

12121%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

95%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

88%

#346

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

88%

#347

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

88%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

86%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

82%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

79%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

76%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

76%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

74%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

74%

#356

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

74%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1600 Pro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3000.

Insight	Radeon X1600 Pro	Radeon 3000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon X1600 Pro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1% better value per dollar than the Radeon 3000.

Insight	Radeon X1600 Pro	Radeon 3000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X1600 Pro Benchmark Check

Radeon 3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1600 Pro and Radeon 3000

Radeon X1600 Pro

The Radeon X1600 Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 99 points.

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 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: 98 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon X1600 Pro scores 99 and the Radeon 3000 reaches 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1600 Pro is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon 3000 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon X1600 Pro) vs 512 (Radeon 3000). Raw compute: 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 Pro) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1600 Pro	Radeon 3000
G3D Mark Score	99+1%	98
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+300%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.39 TFLOPS+412%	1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1560 MHz+28%	1218 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1600 Pro	Radeon 3000
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon X1600 Pro) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 3000) — the Radeon X1600 Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1600 Pro	Radeon 3000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Radeon X1600 Pro) vs 10_0 (Radeon 3000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon X1600 Pro	Radeon 3000
DirectX	9.0c	10_0+11%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon X1600 Pro) vs Avivo HD (Radeon 3000). Decoder: Avivo vs Avivo HD.

Feature	Radeon X1600 Pro	Radeon 3000
Encoder	None	Avivo HD
Decoder	Avivo	Avivo HD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1600 Pro draws 150W versus the Radeon 3000's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600 Pro) vs 350W (Radeon 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon X1600 Pro	Radeon 3000
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	0.7	2.0+186%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1600 Pro launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon 3000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Radeon X1600 Pro) vs 2.0 (Radeon 3000) — the Radeon 3000 offers 0% better value. The Radeon X1600 Pro is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).