RADEON X600 SE vs RADEON X550
RADEON X600 SE
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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 X600 SE is positioned at rank 354 and the RADEON X550 is on rank 334, so the RADEON X550 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 X550
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 X550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X600 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 $10 for the RADEON X550, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 92.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+92.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) |
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 X550
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 X550
The RADEON X550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X600 SE scores 49 and the RADEON X550 reaches 51 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X600 SE is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RADEON X550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RADEON X600 SE) vs 512 (RADEON X550). Raw compute: 8.942 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 SE) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON X550). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 49 | 51+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+250% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.942 TFLOPS+638% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2495 MHz+111% | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X550 has 256 MB. The RADEON X600 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RADEON X600 SE) vs 0.25 MB (RADEON X550) — the RADEON X600 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X600 SE draws 132W versus the RADEON X550's 50W — a 90.1% difference. The RADEON X550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X600 SE) vs 350W (RADEON X550). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X550 launched at $60 and now averages $10. The RADEON X600 SE costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (RADEON X600 SE) vs 5.1 (RADEON X550) — the RADEON X600 SE offers 92.2% better value. The RADEON X600 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $60-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8+92% | 5.1 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Lexa |
| Release | December 8 2023 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #176 | #668 |
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