Radeon X1600 vs RADEON X550XT
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon X1600 is positioned at rank 364 and the RADEON X550XT is on rank 330, so the RADEON X550XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X550XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X550XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1600.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (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 X550XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $49 for the Radeon X1600, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 40% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+40%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1600 and RADEON X550XT
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 X550XT
The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 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: 56 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1600 scores 49 versus the RADEON X550XT's 56 — the RADEON X550XT leads by 14.3%. The Radeon X1600 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RADEON X550XT uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1600) vs 512 (RADEON X550XT). Raw compute: 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 49 | 56+14% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+800% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.4 TFLOPS+1456% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz+73% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 288+800% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1600) vs 9.0b (RADEON X550XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 9.0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1600) vs None (RADEON X550XT). Decoder: Avivo vs None.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | None |
| Decoder | Avivo | None |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1600 draws 255W versus the RADEON X550XT's 50W — a 134.4% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600) vs 350W (RADEON X550XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 255W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 1.1+450% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1600 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON X550XT launched at $50 and now averages $40. The RADEON X550XT costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (Radeon X1600) vs 1.4 (RADEON X550XT) — the RADEON X550XT offers 40% better value. The Radeon X1600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $50-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $40-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.0 | 1.4+40% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Lexa |
| Release | October 28 2020 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #34 | #772 |
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