RADEON X850 XT vs Radeon X1650 GTO
RADEON X850 XT
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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 X850 XT is positioned at rank 739 and the Radeon X1650 GTO is on rank 352, so the Radeon X1650 GTO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X850 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1650 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X850 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1650 GTO offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X850 XT | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1650 GTO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $50 for the RADEON X850 XT, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 131.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X850 XT | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+131.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 X850 XT and Radeon X1650 GTO
RADEON X850 XT
The RADEON X850 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.
Radeon X1650 GTO
The Radeon X1650 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 75 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X850 XT scores 81 versus the Radeon X1650 GTO's 75 — the RADEON X850 XT leads by 8%. The RADEON X850 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon X1650 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON X850 XT) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1650 GTO). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RADEON X850 XT) vs 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1650 GTO). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 2324 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RADEON X850 XT) vs 80 (Radeon X1650 GTO).
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 81+8% | 75 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 5120+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS | 23.8 TFLOPS+80% |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+11% | 2324 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 160 | 320+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 80+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X850 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1650 GTO has 512 MB. The Radeon X1650 GTO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RADEON X850 XT) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1650 GTO) — the Radeon X1650 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X850 XT draws 165W versus the Radeon X1650 GTO's 335W — a 68% difference. The RADEON X850 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X850 XT) vs 350W (Radeon X1650 GTO). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-51% | 335W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 186mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5+150% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X850 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon X1650 GTO launched at $150 and now averages $20. The Radeon X1650 GTO costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (RADEON X850 XT) vs 3.8 (Radeon X1650 GTO) — the Radeon X1650 GTO offers 137.5% better value.
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $150-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.6 | 3.8+137% |
| Codename | Navi 22 | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | May 10 2022 |
| Ranking | #103 | #25 |
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