Radeon X1950 GT
AMD
G3D Mark
106
MSRP
$140
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 X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon X1950 GT is positioned at rank #339 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon X1950 GT specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1950 GT scores 106 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 5120 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 320 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 128 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 23.8 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2324 MHz from a base of 1925 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 106 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 21 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 5120 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 320 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 128 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2324 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1925 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 23.8 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 743.7 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 26,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #25 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon X1950 GT 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 X1950 GT |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon X1950 GT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: 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.
| Specification | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 9_0c |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenGL 2.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | CrossFire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVIx 0, S-Videox 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Avivo, decoder: Avivo— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.
| Specification | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVIx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | S-Videox |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | Avivo |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | Avivo |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1950 GT draws 335 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 230mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 335 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 230mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $140), the Radeon X1950 GT delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #339 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #25 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $140 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $49 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #339 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #25 |
| Release Date | May 10 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
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