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Radeon X1900 GT
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Radeon R5 220
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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 X1900 GT is positioned at rank 354 and the Radeon R5 220 is on rank 252, so the Radeon R5 220 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 R5 220
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1900 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). 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 R5 220 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1900 GT.
| Insight | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the Radeon X1900 GT, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 34.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1900 GT and Radeon R5 220
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 R5 220
The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1900 GT scores 146 and the Radeon R5 220 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1900 GT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon R5 220 uses GCN 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 2,560 (Radeon R5 220). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220).
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 146 | 147 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+110% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+962% | 4.849 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 192+200% | 64 |
| TMUs | 336+110% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+376% | 0.63 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+500% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 220 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 220 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+500% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1900 GT draws 300W versus the Radeon R5 220's 275W — a 8.7% difference. The Radeon R5 220 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 350W (Radeon R5 220). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 275W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 220 launched at $35 and now averages $15. The Radeon R5 220 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 9.8 (Radeon R5 220) — the Radeon R5 220 offers 34.2% better value. The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $35-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 9.8+34% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Hawaii |
| Release | November 3 2022 | November 5 2013 |
| Ranking | #21 | #316 |
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