Radeon X1600 Pro
AMD
G3D Mark
99
MSRP
$149
AVG Price
$49
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 Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 99 points.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600 Pro
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon X1600 Pro across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Baldur's Gate 3
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Garry's Mod
Hearts of Iron IV
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Overwatch 2
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon X1600 Pro specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1600 Pro scores 99 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 1.0 (2019−2020) architecture (codename: Navi 10), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 6.39 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1560 MHz from a base of 1130 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 99 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 10 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2048 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1560 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1130 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 6.39 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 199.7 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 10,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #216 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon X1600 Pro is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon X1600 Pro 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, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 2.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| Radeon Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 9.0c |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 2.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | CrossFire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVI-Ix 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: Avivo— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVI-Ix |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | VGAx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | S-Videox |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | None |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | Avivo |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1600 Pro draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 168mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 300g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 75 under load.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 150 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 168mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 300g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $149), the Radeon X1600 Pro delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #216 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon X1600 Pro |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $49 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #216 |
| Release Date | January 21 2020 |
| Release Year | 2020 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 |
| Vram | 0.5 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR upscaling + RSR |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
| Core Clock | 1130 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 2048 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Memory Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Transistor Count | 10,300 million |
| Frame Generation | FSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Texture Fill Rate | 199.7 |
| Manufacturing Process | 7 nm |
| Driver Upscaling Tech | Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 6.39 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Navi 10 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) |
| Release Date | January 21 2020 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 216 |
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