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RADEON X600 PRO
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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 X600 PRO is positioned at rank 341 and the RADEON X800 PRO is on rank 371, so the RADEON X600 PRO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X600 PRO
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 PRO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X600 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800 PRO.
| Insight | RADEON X600 PRO | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X600 PRO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the RADEON X800 PRO, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 54.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X600 PRO | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+54.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 X600 PRO and RADEON X800 PRO
RADEON X600 PRO
The RADEON X600 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points.
RADEON X800 PRO
The RADEON X800 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X600 PRO scores 67 and the RADEON X800 PRO reaches 65 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X600 PRO is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RADEON X800 PRO uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 3,840 (RADEON X800 PRO). Raw compute: 6.39 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 PRO). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2105 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X600 PRO | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 67+3% | 65 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3840+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.39 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+153% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 2105 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 240+88% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X600 PRO | RADEON X800 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON X600 PRO comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 PRO has 256 MB. The RADEON X600 PRO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800 PRO) — the RADEON X800 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X600 PRO | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X600 PRO draws 150W versus the RADEON X800 PRO's 250W — a 50% difference. The RADEON X600 PRO is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 350W (RADEON X800 PRO). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON X600 PRO | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 65mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4+33% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X600 PRO launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X800 PRO launched at $399 and now averages $15. The RADEON X600 PRO costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 4.3 (RADEON X800 PRO) — the RADEON X600 PRO offers 55.8% better value.
| Feature | RADEON X600 PRO | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-75% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7+56% | 4.3 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 21 2020 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #216 | #65 |
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