Radeon X1900 GT vs Radeon HD 6300M
Radeon X1900 GT
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Radeon HD 6300M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 X1900 GT is positioned at rank 354 and the Radeon HD 6300M is on rank 332, so the Radeon HD 6300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1900 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6300M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1900 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). The Radeon X1900 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6300M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1900 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6300M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X1900 GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 X1900 GT and Radeon HD 6300M
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.
Radeon HD 6300M
The Radeon HD 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1900 GT scores 146 and the Radeon HD 6300M reaches 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1900 GT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon HD 6300M uses TeraScale 3, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6300M). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6300M).
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 146+1% | 144 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+320% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+2581% | 1.92 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 192+500% | 32 |
| TMUs | 336+320% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+868% | 0.31 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1900 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6300M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6300M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6300M) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1900 GT draws 300W versus the Radeon HD 6300M's 186W — a 46.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6300M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 186W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.8+60% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Cayman |
| Release | November 3 2022 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #21 | #598 |
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