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RADEON X800 XT
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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 XT is positioned at rank 368 and the GeForce 8300 is on rank 640, so the RADEON X800 XT 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 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The RADEON X800 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% 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 XT.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $50 for the GeForce 8300, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 140.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+140.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X800 XT and GeForce 8300
RADEON X800 XT
The RADEON X800 XT 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: 98 points. Launch price was $649.
GeForce 8300
The GeForce 8300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X800 XT scores 98 and the GeForce 8300 reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 8300 uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 XT) vs 256 (GeForce 8300). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XT) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 98 | 102+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+1700% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+3422% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz+96% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+1500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 288+1700% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON X800 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8300 has 512 MB. The GeForce 8300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 XT) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8300) — the RADEON X800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 XT draws 300W versus the GeForce 8300's 33W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 8300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 8300). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 33W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 3.1+933% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 8300 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The RADEON X800 XT costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.9 (RADEON X800 XT) vs 2.0 (GeForce 8300) — the RADEON X800 XT offers 145% better value. The RADEON X800 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $50-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.9+145% | 2.0 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GM108 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #42 | #832 |
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