ATI Radeon X1300 CE

The ATI Radeon X1300 CE is an end-of-life entry-level graphics card from AMD, built on the 90 nm process at TSMC with 107 million transistors on a 100 mm² die. It targets basic desktop use and legacy gaming, positioned at the 50th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of zero—meaning no direct performance data exists in the current dataset. Below is a neutral analysis of its specifications and relative standing, based solely on the provided facts.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals array in the FACT PACK is empty, so there are no direct competitor scores or deltaPct values to reference. The card’s percentile rank of 50 indicates it sits exactly at the median of all GPUs tracked, but without named rivals, this position cannot be contextualized against specific models. In practical terms, the X1300 CE belongs to the Radeon R500 PCIe generation, succeeding the Radeon R400 PCIe and preceding the Radeon R600. Its 4 texture mapping units and 4 render output units are low by modern standards, aligning with its entry-level classification. The absence of benchmark scores means any comparative performance claims would be speculative; the data only confirms its hardware configuration and production status.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

This card does not include ray tracing cores or tensor cores—both fields are null in the FACT PACK. Its feature set is limited to the Ultra-Threaded SE architecture, which supports DirectX 9.0c (shader model 9_3) and OpenGL 2.1. No Vulkan support is listed. The lack of dedicated RT hardware means hardware-accelerated ray tracing is not available; any such effects would rely on software emulation, which is impractical given the low pixel rate of 1.400 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1.400 GTexel/s. The card’s API support is firmly rooted in the mid-2000s era, making it unsuitable for modern titles that require DirectX 11 or higher. For legacy DirectX 9 games, the feature set is adequate, but there is no headroom for advanced shading techniques beyond what the 9_3 feature level provides.

Benchmark Performance

The FACT PACK lists zero benchmarks and an average benchmark score of 0, with no nearestRivals data. Consequently, there are no exact percentage deltas to analyze against other GPUs. The only quantitative performance indicators are the pixel rate (1.400 GPixel/s), texture rate (1.400 GTexel/s), and memory bandwidth (6.400 GB/s). These figures are consistent with a card designed for 1280x1024 or lower resolutions at modest settings. The 64-bit memory bus and 128 MB DDR2 memory severely limit texture streaming and high-resolution performance. In the absence of comparative scores, the percentile rank of 50 suggests it performs better than half of all GPUs in the database—but that database includes integrated and very old parts, so this rank does not imply modern gaming capability. Benchmark results would likely show it trailing any discrete GPU released after 2008 by a wide margin, but no such data is present to quantify that gap.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum DirectX version supported by the X1300 CE?

A: The card supports DirectX 9.0c with feature level 9_3, as listed in the FACT PACK.

Q: Does this GPU have ray tracing or tensor cores?

A: No, both rtCores and tensorCores fields are null, meaning no dedicated hardware for these features exists.

Q: How much video memory does the card have, and what type is it?

A: It has 128 MB of DDR2 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing 6.400 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the recommended power supply wattage for a system using this card?

A: The suggested PSU is 200 W, and the card itself has a TDP of 27 W with no power connectors required.

Q: What display outputs are available?

A: The card offers one DVI output and one S-Video output.

Q: When was this card released, and is it still in production?

A: It was released on October 26, 2006, and its production status is end-of-life.

Power and Cooling

The X1300 CE has a TDP of 27 W, which is minimal by any standard. It requires no power connectors—the card draws all its power from the PCIe 1.0 x16 slot. The suggested power supply is 200 W, which is a modest recommendation easily met by most desktop PSUs from its era and even many modern low-wattage units. The card is single-slot in design, meaning it occupies only one expansion slot and uses a passive or low-profile cooler (though the FACT PACK does not specify the cooler type). Given the 27 W TDP, a capable air cooler—even a basic heatsink—would suffice. The absence of auxiliary power connectors simplifies installation, but it also limits overclocking potential, as the PCIe slot’s power delivery is the only source. For a system with a 200 W PSU, the total power draw including CPU and drives would remain well within typical operating ranges, though modern CPUs and motherboards may exceed that supply, so checking the full system load is advisable.

Memory Subsystem

The memory configuration is 128 MB of DDR2, connected via a 64-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 6.400 GB/s. This is a severe bottleneck for any resolution above 1024x768, as modern games and even late-2000s titles require more memory and higher bandwidth. The 64-bit bus width is half that of mainstream cards of its time, directly halving potential memory throughput compared to a 128-bit design. The 128 MB capacity is insufficient for high-resolution textures; at 1920x1080, the card would likely run out of memory, forcing the system to use system RAM (via AGP or PCIe aperture), which drastically reduces performance. The 800 Mbps effective memory clock (400 MHz actual) is typical for DDR2 but low by later standards. For 2D desktop use or very old DirectX 9 games at low settings, the memory subsystem is adequate. However, the data shows that the pixel rate (1.400 GPixel/s) and texture rate (1.400 GTexel/s) are exactly equal, indicating a balanced but limited design—neither fill-rate nor bandwidth dominates, but both are too low for demanding workloads. In summary, this is a card for basic display output, not for gaming beyond casual or legacy titles.