RADEON X600 SE
GPU·Budget

RADEON X600 SE

AMD

G3D Mark

49

MSRP

$100

AVG Price

$5

December 8 2023
132 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 X600 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 8 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RADEON X600 SE is positioned at rank #354 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 X600 SE

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
14804%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
14222%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
14057%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
14033%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
14004%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
13924%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
13749%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
13698%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
13571%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
13535%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
13371%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
13343%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
13102%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
13094%
#337
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
16327%
#352
RADEON X700
MSRP: $149|Avg: $10
100%
#353
Radeon X1900 GT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $20
100%
#354
RADEON X600 SE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
100%
#355
GeForce G200
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
92%
#356
RADEON X700 PRO
MSRP: $179|Avg: $30
86%
#357
GeForce 6500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
78%
#359
RADEON X800 GT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $15
69%
#360
GeForce 6600
MSRP: $270|Avg: $10
65%
#361
RADEON 9550
MSRP: $129|Avg: $30
55%
#362
Radeon X1600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $49
51%
#363
GeForce FX 5700LE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
51%
#364
GeForce PCX 5750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
47%
#365
GeForce FX 5700
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
43%
#366
RADEON X800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $20
41%
#367
RADEON X800 XL
MSRP: $349|Avg: $15
41%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of RADEON X600 SE specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The RADEON X600 SE scores 49 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Navi 23), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1792 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 8.942 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2495 MHz from a base of 1626 MHz.

SpecificationRADEON X600 SE
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score49
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 23
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1792
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling112
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2495 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1626 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance8.942 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second279.4 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count11,060 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#176
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON X600 SE 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 X600 SE
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
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache2 MB
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X600 SE draws 132 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy.

SpecificationRADEON X600 SE
TDPPower consumption under load132 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeLegacy
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $100), the RADEON X600 SE delivers 10 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #354 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #176 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRADEON X600 SE
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$5
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#354
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#176
Release DateDecember 8 2023
Release Year2023

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