RADEON X700 PRO
VS
Radeon X550XTX

RADEON X700 PRO vs Radeon X550XTX

AMD

RADEON X700 PRO

2023Core: 1287 MHzBoost: 2245 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon X550XTX

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

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. The RADEON X700 PRO is positioned at rank #358 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 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 Per Dollar

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.

InsightRADEON X700 PRORadeon X550XTX
Performance
Leading raw performance (+7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-7%)
Longevity
RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

InsightRADEON X700 PRORadeon X550XTX
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+74.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️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.

Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

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

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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRADEON X700 PRORadeon X550XTX
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 X700 PRO comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X550XTX has 512 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: 6 MB (RADEON X700 PRO) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon X550XTX) — the RADEON X700 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRADEON X700 PRORadeon X550XTX
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
6 MB+1100%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureRADEON X700 PRORadeon X550XTX
DirectX
9_0b
9_0b
Max Displays
2
2
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Power & Dimensions

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

FeatureRADEON X700 PRORadeon X550XTX
TDP
260W
50W-81%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
170mm
168mm
Slots
1
1
Perf/Watt
0.3
1.4+367%
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Value Analysis

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

FeatureRADEON X700 PRORadeon X550XTX
MSRP
$179
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$30-39%
$49
Performance per Dollar
2.5+79%
1.4
Codename
Navi 31
Lexa
Release
July 27 2023
March 27 2019
Ranking
#29
#772