RADEON X850 XT vs RADEON X700 PRO

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 X700 PRO is on rank 358, so the RADEON X700 PRO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 X850 XT

#729

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

67856%

#731

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

61513%

#732

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

61350%

#736

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

55788%

#737

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

55406%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

100%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

94%

#742

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

63%

#743

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

63%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

50%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

38%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

38%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

31%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

25%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

25%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

19%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

19%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

19%

#753

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

19%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON X700 PRO

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

17271%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

16593%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

16400%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

16371%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

16338%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

16245%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

16040%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15981%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15833%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

15790%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

15600%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15567%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

15286%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

15276%

#343

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

19048%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

100%

#360

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

90%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

81%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

76%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

64%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

60%

#365

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

60%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

55%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

50%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

48%

#369

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

48%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

43%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

38%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

38%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X850 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X700 PRO.

Insight	RADEON X850 XT	RADEON X700 PRO
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON X700 PRO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the RADEON X850 XT, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 56.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON X850 XT	RADEON X700 PRO
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+56.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 X850 XT Benchmark Check

RADEON X700 PRO Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X850 XT and RADEON X700 PRO

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 X700 PRO

The RADEON X700 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 76 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON X850 XT scores 81 versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 76 — the RADEON X850 XT leads by 6.6%. The RADEON X850 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RADEON X700 PRO uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON X850 XT) vs 5,120 (RADEON X700 PRO). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RADEON X850 XT) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 PRO). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 2245 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RADEON X850 XT) vs 80 (RADEON X700 PRO).

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	RADEON X700 PRO
G3D Mark Score	81+7%	76
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	7 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	5120+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.21 TFLOPS	45.98 TFLOPS+248%
Boost Clock	2581 MHz+15%	2245 MHz
ROPs	64	160+150%
TMUs	160	320+100%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	2.5 MB+400%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	40	80+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	RADEON X700 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RADEON X850 XT) vs 6 MB (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	RADEON X700 PRO
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (RADEON X850 XT) vs 9_0b (RADEON X700 PRO). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	RADEON X700 PRO
DirectX	9.0b	9_0b
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X850 XT draws 165W versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 260W — a 44.7% difference. The RADEON X850 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X850 XT) vs 350W (RADEON X700 PRO). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 186mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	RADEON X700 PRO
TDP	165W-37%	260W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	186mm	170mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	0.5+67%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X850 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the RADEON X700 PRO launched at $179 and now averages $30. The RADEON X700 PRO costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (RADEON X850 XT) vs 2.5 (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 PRO offers 56.2% better value. The RADEON X700 PRO is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).