Radeon Xpress 1250 vs RADEON X300SE
Radeon Xpress 1250
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X300SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X300SE is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The RADEON X300SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Xpress 1250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Xpress 1250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X300SE.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1250 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Xpress 1250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $60 for the RADEON X300SE, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 38.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1250 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+38.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 Xpress 1250 and RADEON X300SE
Radeon Xpress 1250
The Radeon Xpress 1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 43 points. Launch price was $89.
RADEON X300SE
The RADEON X300SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Xpress 1250 scores 43 versus the RADEON X300SE's 38 — the Radeon Xpress 1250 leads by 13.2%. The Radeon Xpress 1250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON X300SE uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 1,408 (RADEON X300SE). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (RADEON X300SE). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 43+13% | 38 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1408+267% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8064 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+474% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1645 MHz+57% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 88+267% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 1.5 MB (RADEON X300SE) — the RADEON X300SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Xpress 1250 draws 65W versus the RADEON X300SE's 100W — a 42.4% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 350W (RADEON X300SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-35% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+75% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Xpress 1250 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON X300SE launched at $60 and now averages $60. The Radeon Xpress 1250 costs 18.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.9 (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 0.6 (RADEON X300SE) — the Radeon Xpress 1250 offers 50% better value. The RADEON X300SE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-18% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.9+50% | 0.6 |
| Codename | Oland | Navi 14 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #871 | #336 |
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