RADEON X800GT vs Radeon HD 2350
RADEON X800GT
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 X800GT is positioned at rank 352 and the Radeon HD 2350 is on rank 322, so the Radeon HD 2350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800GT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The RADEON X800GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 2350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% 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 HD 2350.
| Insight | RADEON X800GT | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X800GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $48 for the Radeon HD 2350, it costs 79% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 398.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800GT | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+398.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48) |
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 X800GT and Radeon HD 2350
RADEON X800GT
The RADEON X800GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 80 points. Launch price was $579.
Radeon HD 2350
The Radeon HD 2350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 77 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X800GT scores 80 and the Radeon HD 2350 reaches 77 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800GT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 2350 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (RADEON X800GT) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 2350). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800GT) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2350). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X800GT | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 80+4% | 77 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+114% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS+464% | 2.867 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz+68% | 1250 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+114% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+71% | 448 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800GT | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X800GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2350 has 256 MB. The RADEON X800GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800GT) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 2350) — the RADEON X800GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800GT | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800GT draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 2350's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 2350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2350). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | RADEON X800GT | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.4+33% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800GT launched at $160 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 2350 launched at $50 and now averages $48. The RADEON X800GT costs 79.2% less ($38 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.0 (RADEON X800GT) vs 1.6 (Radeon HD 2350) — the RADEON X800GT offers 400% better value. The RADEON X800GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | RADEON X800GT | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $160 | $50-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-79% | $48 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.0+400% | 1.6 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Tahiti |
| Release | October 28 2020 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #65 | #454 |
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