RADEON X800 XL vs Radeon 3100
RADEON X800 XL
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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 X800 XL is positioned at rank 368 and the Radeon 3100 is on rank 727, so the RADEON X800 XL offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 XL
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 3100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800 XL.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XL | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.2%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X800 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $30 for the Radeon 3100, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 86.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XL | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+86.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 X800 XL and Radeon 3100
RADEON X800 XL
The RADEON X800 XL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 69 points. Launch price was $649.
Radeon 3100
The Radeon 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 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: 74 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X800 XL scores 69 versus the Radeon 3100's 74 — the Radeon 3100 leads by 7.2%. The RADEON X800 XL is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 XL) vs 512 (Radeon 3100). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XL) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XL | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 69 | 74+7% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+800% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+1563% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz+85% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+700% | 16 |
| TMUs | 288+800% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 XL | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X800 XL comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 3100 has 512 MB. The Radeon 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 XL) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 3100) — the RADEON X800 XL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XL | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 XL draws 300W versus the Radeon 3100's 50W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 XL) vs 350W (Radeon 3100). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XL | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 50W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 1.5+650% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 XL launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon 3100 launched at $199 and now averages $30. The RADEON X800 XL costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (RADEON X800 XL) vs 2.5 (Radeon 3100) — the RADEON X800 XL offers 84% better value. The RADEON X800 XL is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | RADEON X800 XL | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $199-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.6+84% | 2.5 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #42 | #757 |
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