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RADEON X600 SE
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RADEON E2400
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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 SE is positioned at rank 354 and the RADEON E2400 is on rank 351, so the RADEON E2400 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 SE
Performance Per Dollar RADEON E2400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X600 SE is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The RADEON X600 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON E2400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON E2400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X600 SE.
| Insight | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X600 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $100 for the RADEON E2400, it costs 95% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1784.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1784.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 SE and RADEON E2400
RADEON X600 SE
The RADEON X600 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 8 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.
RADEON E2400
The RADEON E2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X600 SE scores 49 versus the RADEON E2400's 52 — the RADEON E2400 leads by 6.1%. The RADEON X600 SE is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RADEON E2400 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RADEON X600 SE) vs 384 (RADEON E2400). Raw compute: 8.942 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 SE) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (RADEON E2400). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 49 | 52+6% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+367% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.942 TFLOPS+884% | 0.9085 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2495 MHz+122% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+367% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+433% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 2 MB (RADEON X600 SE) vs 0.5 MB (RADEON E2400) — the RADEON X600 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X600 SE draws 132W versus the RADEON E2400's 50W — a 90.1% difference. The RADEON E2400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X600 SE) vs 350W (RADEON E2400). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W | 50W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 1.0+150% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X600 SE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the RADEON E2400 launched at $100 and now averages $100. The RADEON X600 SE costs 95% less ($95 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (RADEON X600 SE) vs 0.5 (RADEON E2400) — the RADEON X600 SE offers 1860% better value. The RADEON X600 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON E2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-95% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8+1860% | 0.5 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Lexa |
| Release | December 8 2023 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #176 | #773 |
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