Radeon X1650 GTO vs Radeon X550XTX

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 X1650 GTO is positioned at rank #352 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 X1650 GTO

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

14508%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13938%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

13776%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

13752%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

13724%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

13646%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

13474%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13424%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13300%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

13264%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

13104%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13076%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

12840%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12832%

#337

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

16000%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

100%

#354

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

98%

#355

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#356

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

98%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

84%

#359

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

76%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

68%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

64%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

54%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

50%

#365

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

50%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

46%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

42%

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 X1650 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X550XTX.

Insight	Radeon X1650 GTO	Radeon X550XTX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.6%)
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

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon X1650 GTO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon X550XTX, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 158.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1650 GTO	Radeon X550XTX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+158.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 X1650 GTO Benchmark Check

Radeon X550XTX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1650 GTO and Radeon X550XTX

Radeon X1650 GTO

The Radeon X1650 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 75 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Radeon X550XTX

The Radeon X550XTX 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: 71 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1650 GTO scores 75 versus the Radeon X550XTX's 71 — the Radeon X1650 GTO leads by 5.6%. The Radeon X1650 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon X550XTX uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 512 (Radeon X550XTX). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon X550XTX). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1650 GTO	Radeon X550XTX
G3D Mark Score	75+6%	71
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5120+900%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.8 TFLOPS+1809%	1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2324 MHz+91%	1218 MHz
ROPs	128+700%	16
TMUs	320+900%	32
L1 Cache	1 MB+669%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1650 GTO	Radeon X550XTX
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: 4 MB (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon X550XTX) — the Radeon X1650 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1650 GTO	Radeon X550XTX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1650 GTO draws 335W versus the Radeon X550XTX's 50W — a 148.1% difference. The Radeon X550XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 350W (Radeon X550XTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon X1650 GTO	Radeon X550XTX
TDP	335W	50W-85%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.2	1.4+600%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1650 GTO launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon X550XTX launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon X1650 GTO costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.8 (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 1.4 (Radeon X550XTX) — the Radeon X1650 GTO offers 171.4% better value. The Radeon X1650 GTO is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).