RADEON X850 XT vs RADEON X800GT
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 X800GT is on rank 352, so the RADEON X800GT 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 X800GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X850 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X800GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X850 XT | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| 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 X800GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $50 for the RADEON X850 XT, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 393.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X850 XT | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+393.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 X800GT
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X850 XT scores 81 and the RADEON X800GT reaches 80 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X850 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RADEON X800GT uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON X850 XT) vs 3,840 (RADEON X800GT). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RADEON X850 XT) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800GT). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RADEON X850 XT) vs 60 (RADEON X800GT).
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 81+1% | 80 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3840+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+22% |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+23% | 2105 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 240+50% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 60+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X800GT has 512 MB. The RADEON X800GT 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 X800GT) — the RADEON X800GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X800GT's 250W — a 41% difference. The RADEON X850 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X850 XT) vs 350W (RADEON X800GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-34% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 186mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5+67% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X850 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the RADEON X800GT launched at $160 and now averages $10. The RADEON X800GT costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (RADEON X850 XT) vs 8.0 (RADEON X800GT) — the RADEON X800GT offers 400% better value. The RADEON X850 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | RADEON X850 XT | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $160-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.6 | 8.0+400% |
| Codename | Navi 22 | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #103 | #65 |
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