Radeon X1600 vs RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

Radeon X1600

2020Boost: 2105 MHz

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

2025Core: 1660 MHzBoost: 2920 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

+16.7%

Mobility Radeon X1400

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

Radeon R9 Fury

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

300

0.0%

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

Radeon R9 Fury

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700

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. The Radeon X1600 is positioned at rank #364 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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

29016%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

27876%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

27552%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27504%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27448%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

27292%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

26948%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26848%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26600%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

26528%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

26208%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26152%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

25680%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25664%

#349

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

32000%

#364

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

100%

#365

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

92%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#368

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

80%

#369

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

80%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

72%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

64%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

64%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

48%

#374

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

44%

#375

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

44%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

40%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

36%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

36%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

32%

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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700.

Insight	Radeon X1600	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+16.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon X1600, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 40% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1600	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+40%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 Benchmark Check

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1600 and RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

Radeon X1600

The Radeon X1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2105 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.

RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700

The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1600 scores 49 versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 42 — the Radeon X1600 leads by 16.7%. The Radeon X1600 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1600) vs 4,096 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Raw compute: 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 2920 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1600	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
G3D Mark Score	49+17%	42
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4608+13%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.4 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+147%
Boost Clock	2105 MHz	2920 MHz+39%
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	288+13%	256

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1600	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
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.

Feature	Radeon X1600	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1600) vs 9.0 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon X1600	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
DirectX	9_0c	9.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1600) vs None (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Decoder: Avivo vs VideoShader.

Feature	Radeon X1600	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Encoder	Avivo	None
Decoder	Avivo	VideoShader
Codecs	—	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1600 draws 255W versus the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700's 300W — a 16.2% difference. The Radeon X1600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600) vs 350W (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 175mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon X1600	RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
TDP	255W-15%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	175mm
Height	—	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	0.2+100%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1600 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (Radeon X1600) vs 1.4 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 offers 40% better value. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).