RADEON X800 XL vs Radeon X1550

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 X800 XL is positioned at rank #368 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 X800 XL

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

36270%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

34845%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

34440%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

34380%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

34310%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

34115%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

33685%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

33560%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

33250%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

33160%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

32760%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

32690%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

32100%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

32080%

#353

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

40000%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

100%

#369

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

100%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

90%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

80%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

80%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

60%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

55%

#375

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

55%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

50%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

45%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

45%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

40%

#380

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

35%

#381

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

35%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

15%

#383

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

15%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X800 XL uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON X800 XL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon X1550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X800 XL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON X800 XL	Radeon X1550
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 X800 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon X1550, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 236.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON X800 XL	Radeon X1550
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+236.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️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 X800 XL Benchmark Check

Radeon X1550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X800 XL and Radeon X1550

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 X1550

The Radeon X1550 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: 67 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON X800 XL scores 69 and the Radeon X1550 reaches 67 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 XL is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon X1550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 XL) vs 512 (Radeon X1550). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XL) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	RADEON X800 XL	Radeon X1550
G3D Mark Score	69+3%	67
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4608+800%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.74 TFLOPS+1613%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2250 MHz+90%	1183 MHz
ROPs	128+700%	16
TMUs	288+800%	32
L1 Cache	1 MB+669%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X800 XL	Radeon X1550
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 X800 XL comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1550 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1550 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 0.25 MB (Radeon X1550) — the RADEON X800 XL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X800 XL	Radeon X1550
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X800 XL draws 300W versus the Radeon X1550's 50W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon X1550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 XL) vs 350W (Radeon X1550). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON X800 XL	Radeon X1550
TDP	300W	50W-83%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.2	1.3+550%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X800 XL launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1550 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The RADEON X800 XL costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (RADEON X800 XL) vs 1.4 (Radeon X1550) — the RADEON X800 XL offers 228.6% better value. The RADEON X800 XL is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).