RADEON X850 XT
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RADEON X850 XT

AMD

G3D Mark

81

MSRP

$499

AVG Price

$50

January 4 2022
165 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 X850 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 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 X850 XT

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for RADEON X850 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of RADEON X850 XT specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The RADEON X850 XT scores 81 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 22), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 160 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 13.21 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2581 MHz from a base of 2321 MHz.

SpecificationRADEON X850 XT
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score81
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 22
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute2560
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling160
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2581 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency2321 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance13.21 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second413.0 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count17,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#103
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON X850 XT is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRADEON X850 XT
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.25 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache3 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The RADEON X850 XT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: Radeon Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0b— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRADEON X850 XT
Radeon Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version9.0b
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

SpecificationRADEON X850 XT
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsVGAx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsS-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X850 XT draws 165 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 186mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRADEON X850 XT
TDPPower consumption under load165 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeLegacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance186mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $499), the RADEON X850 XT delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #103 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRADEON X850 XT
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#103
Release DateJanuary 4 2022
Release Year2022

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

22 specs

ROPs64
TMUs160
Vram0.25 GB
L0 Cache640 kB
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache3 MB
L3 Cache96 MB
Core Clock2321 MHz
Boost Clock2581 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units2560
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count17,200 million
Frame GenerationRadeon Super Resolution: Yes
Ray Tracing Cores40
Texture Fill Rate413.0
Manufacturing Process7 nm
Driver Upscaling TechRadeon Super Resolution (RSR)
Power Consumption (TDP)165 Watt
Floating Point Performance13.21 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameNavi 22
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
Release DateJanuary 4 2022
Performance Ranking Position103

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