RADEON X700 vs Radeon X550XTX

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 is positioned at rank #354 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

#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 Per Dollar

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. However, the Radeon X550XTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON X700	Radeon X550XTX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	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

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON X700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon X550XTX, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 403.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON X700	Radeon X550XTX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+403.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️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.

RADEON X700 Benchmark Check

Radeon X550XTX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON X700 scores 73 and the Radeon X550XTX reaches 71 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X700 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon X550XTX uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (RADEON X700) vs 512 (Radeon X550XTX). Raw compute: 11.29 TFLOPS (RADEON X700) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon X550XTX). Boost clocks: 2450 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	RADEON X700	Radeon X550XTX
G3D Mark Score	73+3%	71
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+350%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.29 TFLOPS+805%	1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2450 MHz+101%	1218 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	144+350%	32
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X700	Radeon 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 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: 3 MB (RADEON X700) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon X550XTX) — the RADEON X700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X700	Radeon X550XTX
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X700 draws 175W versus the Radeon X550XTX's 50W — a 111.1% difference. The Radeon X550XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X700) vs 350W (Radeon X550XTX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON X700	Radeon X550XTX
TDP	175W	50W-71%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.4	1.4+250%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X700 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon X550XTX launched at $0 and now averages $49. The RADEON X700 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (RADEON X700) vs 1.4 (Radeon X550XTX) — the RADEON X700 offers 421.4% better value. The RADEON X700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).