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Radeon X1800 GTO
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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 X1800 GTO is positioned at rank 348 and the Radeon X1900 GT is on rank 354, so the Radeon X1800 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 X1800 GTO
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1900 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1800 GTO offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1800 GTO | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| 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 X1900 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $20 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1800 GTO.
| Insight | Radeon X1800 GTO | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.5%) |
| 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 X1800 GTO and Radeon X1900 GT
Radeon X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 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: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
Radeon X1900 GT
The Radeon X1900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 146 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1800 GTO scores 141 and the Radeon X1900 GT reaches 146 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1800 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon X1900 GT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 84 (Radeon X1900 GT).
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141 | 146+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 5376+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+148% |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz | 2394 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 128 | 192+50% |
| TMUs | 288 | 336+17% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 84+17% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1800 GTO comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1900 GT has 256 MB. The Radeon X1800 GTO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1800 GTO draws 300W versus the Radeon X1900 GT's 300W — a 0% difference. The Radeon X1900 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 350W (Radeon X1900 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT offers 4.3% better value. The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-17% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 7.3+4% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 31 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #42 | #21 |
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