RADEON X550XT vs Radeon Xpress 1300

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 X550XT is positioned at rank #330 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 X550XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

6477%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

6222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

6150%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6139%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6127%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

6092%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

6015%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5993%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5937%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

5921%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

5850%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5837%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

5732%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5729%

#315

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

7143%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

100%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

76%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

76%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

73%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

68%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

64%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

61%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

59%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

56%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

52%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X550XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Xpress 1300.

Insight	RADEON X550XT	Radeon Xpress 1300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.7%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 Xpress 1300, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 31.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON X550XT	Radeon Xpress 1300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+31.9%)	❌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.

RADEON X550XT Benchmark Check

Radeon Xpress 1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X550XT and Radeon Xpress 1300

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 Xpress 1300

The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON X550XT scores 56 versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 52 — the RADEON X550XT leads by 7.7%. The RADEON X550XT is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Xpress 1300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON X550XT) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	RADEON X550XT	Radeon Xpress 1300
G3D Mark Score	56+8%	52
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	512	1280+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	4.224 TFLOPS+239%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1650 MHz+35%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X550XT	Radeon Xpress 1300
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON X550XT) vs 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X550XT	Radeon Xpress 1300
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (RADEON X550XT) vs 9.0c (Radeon Xpress 1300). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	RADEON X550XT	Radeon Xpress 1300
DirectX	9.0b	9.0c
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	2.0	2.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RADEON X550XT) vs None (Radeon Xpress 1300). Decoder: None vs Avivo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon Xpress 1300).

Feature	RADEON X550XT	Radeon Xpress 1300
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	None	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X550XT draws 50W versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 85W — a 51.9% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X550XT) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75.

Feature	RADEON X550XT	Radeon Xpress 1300
TDP	50W-41%	85W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65-13%	75
Perf/Watt	1.1+83%	0.6

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X550XT launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0 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 1.1 (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the RADEON X550XT offers 27.3% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).