RADEON X700 SE vs RADEON X700

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

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

14804%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

14222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

14057%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14033%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14004%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

13924%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

13749%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13698%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13571%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

13535%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

13371%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13343%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

13102%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

13094%

#339

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

16327%

#354

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

100%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

100%

#356

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

92%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

86%

#359

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

78%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

69%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

65%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

55%

#364

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

51%

#365

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

51%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

47%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

43%

#368

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

41%

#369

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

41%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X700 SE.

Insight	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON X700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $10 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.8% better value per dollar than the RADEON X700 SE.

Insight	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.8%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X700 SE Benchmark Check

RADEON X700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X700 SE and RADEON X700

RADEON X700 SE

The RADEON X700 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points.

RADEON X700

The RADEON X700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 73 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON X700 SE scores 71 and the RADEON X700 reaches 73 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X700 SE is built on RDNA 3.0 while the RADEON X700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RADEON X700 SE) vs 2,304 (RADEON X700). Raw compute: 15.77 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 SE) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (RADEON X700). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (RADEON X700 SE) vs 36 (RADEON X700).

Feature	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700
G3D Mark Score	71	73+3%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1792	2304+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.77 TFLOPS+40%	11.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2200 MHz	2450 MHz+11%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	144+29%
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	36+29%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700
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 SE comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X700 has 256 MB. The RADEON X700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RADEON X700 SE) vs 3 MB (RADEON X700) — the RADEON X700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X700 SE draws 75W versus the RADEON X700's 175W — a 80% difference. The RADEON X700 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X700 SE) vs 350W (RADEON X700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700
TDP	75W-57%	175W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Perf/Watt	0.9+125%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X700 SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X700 launched at $149 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.1 (RADEON X700 SE) vs 7.3 (RADEON X700) — the RADEON X700 offers 2.8% better value. The RADEON X700 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).