RADEON X800 XT vs Radeon X1600 Pro
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 Radeon X1600 Pro is on rank 342, so the Radeon X1600 Pro 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 Radeon X1600 Pro
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1600 Pro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 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 | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon X1600 Pro, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 142.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+142.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X800 XT and Radeon X1600 Pro
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.
Radeon X1600 Pro
The Radeon X1600 Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 99 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X800 XT scores 98 and the Radeon X1600 Pro reaches 99 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon X1600 Pro uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 XT) vs 2,048 (Radeon X1600 Pro). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XT) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 Pro). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 98 | 99+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+125% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+225% | 6.39 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz+44% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+125% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1600 Pro has 512 MB. The Radeon X1600 Pro 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 XT) vs 3 MB (Radeon X1600 Pro) — the RADEON X800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 XT draws 300W versus the Radeon X1600 Pro's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon X1600 Pro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 XT) vs 350W (Radeon X1600 Pro). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 150W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.7+133% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon X1600 Pro launched at $149 and now averages $49. The RADEON X800 XT costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.9 (RADEON X800 XT) vs 2.0 (Radeon X1600 Pro) — the RADEON X800 XT offers 145% better value.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $149-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-59% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.9+145% | 2.0 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 10 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | January 21 2020 |
| Ranking | #42 | #216 |
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