RADEON X300SE vs GeForce FX 5900XT

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 X300SE is positioned at rank #343 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 X300SE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

11514%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11062%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

10933%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10914%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10892%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

10830%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

10694%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10654%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10556%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

10527%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

10400%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10378%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

10190%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10184%

#328

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

12698%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

100%

#345

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

92%

#346

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

92%

#347

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

92%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

90%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

86%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

83%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

79%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

79%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

78%

#355

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

78%

#356

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

78%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

71%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

67%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X300SE is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The RADEON X300SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5900XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5900XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X300SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON X300SE	GeForce FX 5900XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5900XT 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.

RADEON X300SE Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5900XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X300SE and GeForce FX 5900XT

RADEON X300SE

The RADEON X300SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points.

GeForce FX 5900XT

The GeForce FX 5900XT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 40 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON X300SE scores 38 versus the GeForce FX 5900XT's 40 — the GeForce FX 5900XT leads by 5.3%. The RADEON X300SE is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce FX 5900XT uses Rankine, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (RADEON X300SE) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900XT). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (RADEON X300SE) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900XT).

Feature	RADEON X300SE	GeForce FX 5900XT
G3D Mark Score	38	40+5%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Rankine
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1408+38%	1024 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.632 TFLOPS+272%	1.244 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	32	48 ×2+50%
TMUs	88+38%	64 ×2
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+100%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X300SE	GeForce FX 5900XT
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON X300SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900XT has 128 MB. The RADEON X300SE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (RADEON X300SE) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce FX 5900XT) — the RADEON X300SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X300SE	GeForce FX 5900XT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+100%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X300SE draws 100W versus the GeForce FX 5900XT's 365W — a 114% difference. The RADEON X300SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X300SE) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON X300SE	GeForce FX 5900XT
TDP	100W-73%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	218mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.4+300%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X300SE launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce FX 5900XT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5900XT costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (RADEON X300SE) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5900XT) — the GeForce FX 5900XT offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON X300SE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).