Radeon X1600 vs Radeon Xpress 1250
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon X1600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Xpress 1250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Xpress 1250.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 | Radeon Xpress 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+14%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 14% better value per dollar than the Radeon Xpress 1250.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 | Radeon Xpress 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+14%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1600 and Radeon Xpress 1250
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 Xpress 1250
The Radeon Xpress 1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 43 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1600 scores 49 versus the Radeon Xpress 1250's 43 — the Radeon X1600 leads by 14%. The Radeon X1600 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Xpress 1250 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1600) vs 384 (Radeon Xpress 1250). Raw compute: 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1250). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Radeon Xpress 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 49+14% | 43 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+1100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.4 TFLOPS+2306% | 0.8064 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz+100% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+700% | 8 |
| TMUs | 288+1100% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Radeon Xpress 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xpress 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xpress 1250). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Radeon Xpress 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 9_0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1600) vs Avivo (Radeon Xpress 1250). Decoder: Avivo vs Avivo.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Radeon Xpress 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | Avivo |
| Decoder | Avivo | Avivo |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1600 draws 255W versus the Radeon Xpress 1250's 65W — a 118.8% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Radeon Xpress 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 255W | 65W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.7+250% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1600 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon Xpress 1250 launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (Radeon X1600) vs 0.9 (Radeon Xpress 1250) — the Radeon X1600 offers 11.1% better value. The Radeon X1600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Radeon Xpress 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.0+11% | 0.9 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Oland |
| Release | October 28 2020 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #34 | #871 |
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