Radeon X1650 SE vs Radeon X1550

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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1650 SE is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The Radeon X1650 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon X1550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1650 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1550.

Insight	Radeon X1650 SE	Radeon X1550
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 X1650 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 6% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1550.

Insight	Radeon X1650 SE	Radeon X1550
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6%)	❌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.

Radeon X1650 SE Benchmark Check

Radeon X1550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1650 SE and Radeon X1550

Radeon X1650 SE

The Radeon X1650 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 17 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points. Launch price was $549.

Radeon X1550

The Radeon X1550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1650 SE scores 71 versus the Radeon X1550's 67 — the Radeon X1650 SE leads by 6%. The Radeon X1650 SE is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon X1550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 512 (Radeon X1550). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Radeon X1550
G3D Mark Score	71+6%	67
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+400%	512
Boost Clock	2581 MHz+118%	1183 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+400%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Radeon X1550
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 X1650 SE	Radeon X1550
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 X1650 SE) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Radeon X1550
DirectX	9.0c	9_0c
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1650 SE) vs Avivo (Radeon X1550). Decoder: Avivo vs Avivo.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Radeon X1550
Encoder	Avivo	Avivo
Decoder	Avivo	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1650 SE draws 250W versus the Radeon X1550's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon X1550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 350W (Radeon X1550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Radeon X1550
TDP	250W	50W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.3	1.3+333%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1650 SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon X1550 launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 1.4 (Radeon X1550) — the Radeon X1550 offers 0% better value. The Radeon X1650 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).