
RADEON X550XT
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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 X550XT is positioned at rank 330 and the Radeon 2100 is on rank 725, so the RADEON X550XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X550XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 2100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X550XT.
| Insight | RADEON X550XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X550XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $49 for the Radeon 2100, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 14.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X550XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+14.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 X550XT and Radeon 2100

RADEON X550XT
The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 points.

Radeon 2100
The Radeon 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X550XT scores 56 versus the Radeon 2100's 60 — the Radeon 2100 leads by 7.1%. The RADEON X550XT is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon 2100 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON X550XT) vs 384 (Radeon 2100). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 56 | 60+7% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+59% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+19% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON X550XT) vs 128 KB (Radeon 2100) — the RADEON X550XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0b (RADEON X550XT) vs 9.0b (Radeon 2100). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0b | 9.0b |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RADEON X550XT) vs Avivo (Radeon 2100). Decoder: None vs Avivo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon 2100).
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Avivo |
| Decoder | None | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X550XT draws 50W versus the Radeon 2100's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X550XT) vs 350W (Radeon 2100). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X550XT launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $49. The RADEON X550XT costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (RADEON X550XT) vs 1.2 (Radeon 2100) — the RADEON X550XT offers 16.7% better value.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-66% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-18% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| Codename | Lexa | Polaris 24 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #772 | #898 |
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