RADEON X550XT vs Radeon X1300
RADEON X550XT
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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 X550XT is positioned at rank 330 and the Radeon X1300 is on rank 345, 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 X1300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X550XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X550XT | Radeon X1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X550XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $49 for the Radeon X1300, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 18.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X550XT | Radeon X1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+18.3%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X550XT and Radeon X1300
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 X1300
The Radeon X1300 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: 58 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X550XT scores 56 and the Radeon X1300 reaches 58 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X550XT is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon X1300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON X550XT) vs 1,408 (Radeon X1300). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon X1300). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon X1300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 56 | 58+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1408+175% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+271% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1645 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 88+175% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon X1300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X550XT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1300 has 256 MB. The RADEON X550XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON X550XT) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon X1300) — the Radeon X1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon X1300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0b (RADEON X550XT) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon X1300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0b | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RADEON X550XT) vs Avivo (Radeon X1300). Decoder: None vs Avivo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 (Radeon X1300).
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon X1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Avivo |
| Decoder | None | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X550XT draws 50W versus the Radeon X1300's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X550XT) vs 350W (Radeon X1300). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon X1300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1+83% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X550XT launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon X1300 launched at $100 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 X1300) — the RADEON X550XT offers 16.7% better value. The Radeon X1300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | Radeon X1300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-50% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-18% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| Codename | Lexa | Navi 14 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #772 | #336 |
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