Radeon X550XTX vs RADEON X700 PRO

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON X700 PRO

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

17271%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

16593%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

16400%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

16371%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

16338%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

16245%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

16040%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15981%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15833%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

15790%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

15600%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15567%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

15286%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

15276%

#343

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

19048%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

100%

#360

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

90%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

81%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

76%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

64%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

60%

#365

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

60%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

55%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

50%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

48%

#369

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

48%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

43%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

38%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

38%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X700 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X550XTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon X550XTX	RADEON X700 PRO
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)
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 X700 PRO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon X550XTX, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 74.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X550XTX	RADEON X700 PRO
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+74.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 X550XTX Benchmark Check

RADEON X700 PRO Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X550XTX and RADEON X700 PRO

Radeon X550XTX

The Radeon X550XTX 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: 71 points.

RADEON X700 PRO

The RADEON X700 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 76 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X550XTX scores 71 versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 76 — the RADEON X700 PRO leads by 7%. The Radeon X550XTX is built on GCN 4.0 while the RADEON X700 PRO uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon X550XTX) vs 5,120 (RADEON X700 PRO). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon X550XTX) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 PRO). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 2245 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	RADEON X700 PRO
G3D Mark Score	71	76+7%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	512	5120+900%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	45.98 TFLOPS+3587%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	2245 MHz+84%
ROPs	16	160+900%
TMUs	32	320+900%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	2.5 MB+1823%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	6 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	RADEON X700 PRO
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)

The Radeon X550XTX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X700 PRO has 256 MB. The Radeon X550XTX 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 X550XTX) vs 6 MB (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	RADEON X700 PRO
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	6 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0b (Radeon X550XTX) vs 9_0b (RADEON X700 PRO). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	RADEON X700 PRO
DirectX	9_0b	9_0b
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X550XTX draws 50W versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 260W — a 135.5% difference. The Radeon X550XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X550XTX) vs 350W (RADEON X700 PRO). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	RADEON X700 PRO
TDP	50W-81%	260W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	170mm
Slots	1	1
Perf/Watt	1.4+367%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X550XTX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON X700 PRO launched at $179 and now averages $30. The RADEON X700 PRO costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (Radeon X550XTX) vs 2.5 (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 PRO offers 78.6% better value. The RADEON X700 PRO is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).