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Radeon Xpress 1300
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Xpress 1300 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Xpress 1300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON X550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Xpress 1300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X550.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1300 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon Xpress 1300, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 380.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1300 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+380.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅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 Xpress 1300 and RADEON X550
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 X550
The RADEON X550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Xpress 1300 scores 52 and the RADEON X550 reaches 51 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RADEON X550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 512 (RADEON X550). Raw compute: 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON X550). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 52+2% | 51 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+150% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.224 TFLOPS+249% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz+39% | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xpress 1300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X550 has 256 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1300 offers 100% 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 0.25 MB (RADEON X550) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Xpress 1300 draws 85W versus the RADEON X550's 50W — a 51.9% difference. The RADEON X550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 350W (RADEON X550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W | 50W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 1.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON X550 launched at $60 and now averages $10. The RADEON X550 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.1 (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 5.1 (RADEON X550) — the RADEON X550 offers 363.6% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.1 | 5.1+364% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Lexa |
| Release | August 4 2020 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #351 | #668 |
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