Radeon Xpress 1300 vs RADEON 9800

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800

#730

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

72380%

#732

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

65613%

#733

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

65440%

#737

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

59507%

#738

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

59100%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

100%

#742

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

67%

#743

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

67%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

53%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

40%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

40%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

33%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

27%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

27%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

20%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

20%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

20%

#753

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

20%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

13%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

7%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Xpress 1300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Xpress 1300	RADEON 9800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+11.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Xpress 1300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 88% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 630% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Xpress 1300	RADEON 9800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+630%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399)

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 Xpress 1300 Benchmark Check

RADEON 9800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Xpress 1300 and RADEON 9800

Radeon Xpress 1300

The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points.

RADEON 9800

The RADEON 9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Xpress 1300 scores 52 versus the RADEON 9800's 58 — the RADEON 9800 leads by 11.5%. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RADEON 9800 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1300	RADEON 9800
G3D Mark Score	52	58+12%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	7 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.224 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+252%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	2900 MHz+76%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1300	RADEON 9800
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)

The Radeon Xpress 1300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 has 128 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1300	RADEON 9800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Xpress 1300 draws 85W versus the RADEON 9800's 55W — a 42.9% difference. The RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 350W (RADEON 9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1300	RADEON 9800
TDP	85W	55W-35%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	0.6	1.1+83%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON 9800 launched at $399 and now averages $399. The Radeon Xpress 1300 costs 87.7% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.1 (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9800) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 offers 1000% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).