Radeon X1600
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Radeon X1600

AMD

G3D Mark

49

MSRP

$199

AVG Price

$49

October 28 2020
255 Watt
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)

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.

Overview

The Radeon X1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2105 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.

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 Radeon X1600

#553
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198%
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#555
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#558
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#559
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#560
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#561
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140%
#562
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137%
#563
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130%
#564
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120%
#565
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#567
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#568
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MSRP: $199|Avg: $49
100%
#569
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90%
#570
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88%
#571
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85%
#572
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80%
#573
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77%
#574
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76%
#575
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63%
#576
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49
59%
#577
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58%
#578
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49
55%
#579
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52%
#580
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40%
#581
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32%
#582
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28%
#583
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27%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon X1600 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon X1600 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon X1600 scores 49 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Navi 21), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4608 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 288 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 19.4 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2105 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon X1600
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score49
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 21
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute4608
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling288
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2105 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance19.4 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second606.2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count23,000 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#34
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon X1600 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon X1600
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon X1600 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 9_0c— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon X1600
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
Radeon Super Resolution✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version9_0c
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenGL 2.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportCrossFire
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Avivo, decoder: Avivo— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

SpecificationRadeon X1600
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsVGAx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsS-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionAvivo
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionAvivo
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1600 draws 255 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 168mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon X1600
TDPPower consumption under load255 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance168mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $199), the Radeon X1600 delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #34 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon X1600
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$199
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$49
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#34
Release DateOctober 28 2020
Release Year2020

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

18 specs

ROPs64
TMUs288
Vram0.5 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling + RSR
Boost Clock2105 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units4608
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count23,000 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate606.2
Manufacturing Process7 nm
Driver Upscaling TechRadeon Super Resolution (RSR)
Power Consumption (TDP)255 Watt
Floating Point Performance19.4 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameNavi 21
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
Release DateOctober 28 2020
Performance Ranking Position34

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