Radeon X1600 XT vs RADEON X800 GTO
Radeon X1600 XT
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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 XT is positioned at rank 345 and the RADEON X800 GTO is on rank 345, so the RADEON X800 GTO 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 XT
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800 GTO.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $199 for the RADEON X800 GTO, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1238.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1238.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) |
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 XT and RADEON X800 GTO
Radeon X1600 XT
The Radeon X1600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 116 points. Launch price was $999.
RADEON X800 GTO
The RADEON X800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1600 XT scores 116 and the RADEON X800 GTO reaches 115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1600 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RADEON X800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 GTO). Raw compute: 23.04 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 GTO). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 2250 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 72 (RADEON X800 GTO).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 116 | 115 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+11% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.04 TFLOPS+11% | 20.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz | 2250 MHz |
| ROPs | 128 | 128 |
| TMUs | 320+11% | 288 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+11% | 72 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon X1600 XT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 GTO has 256 MB. The Radeon X1600 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1600 XT draws 300W versus the RADEON X800 GTO's 300W — a 0% difference. The RADEON X800 GTO is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 350W (RADEON X800 GTO). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON X800 GTO launched at $199 and now averages $199. The Radeon X1600 XT costs 92.5% less ($184 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.7 (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 0.6 (RADEON X800 GTO) — the Radeon X1600 XT offers 1183.3% better value.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | RADEON X800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-92% | $199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.7+1183% | 0.6 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 21 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #35 | #42 |
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