ATI Radeon X1300 PCI

The ATI Radeon X1300 PCI is an end-of-life graphics card from AMD, built on the RV515 chip using a 90 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Radeon R500 PCIe generation, though this specific SKU uses a PCI bus interface rather than PCIe. With 128 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus and a 50th percentile ranking in the database, this card is a legacy part aimed at vintage systems rather than modern workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The fact pack lists no direct benchmark scores for the X1300 PCI, and the average benchmark score is recorded as 0. This zero value does not indicate a lack of inherent capability; rather, it reflects the absence of standardized performance metrics for this specific SKU in the database. The percentile ranking of 50 places the card exactly at the midpoint of all GPUs tracked in the database, suggesting that historically it performed at an average level for its era. Without rival scores or delta percentages, the analysis must rely on architectural specifications to infer performance. The card features 4 texture mapping units (TMUs) and 4 render output units (ROPs), delivering a pixel rate of 1.800 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1.800 GTexel/s. These figures indicate a fixed-function pipeline designed for the DirectX 9.0c era, where such rates were typical for entry-level to mid-range offerings. The memory clock runs at 250 MHz, translating to 500 Mbps effective, which is modest even for the card's release date of October 4, 2005. In the absence of rival data, the 50th percentile serves as the primary comparative metric, positioning the X1300 PCI as a median performer within the database's historical context. The 0 average benchmark score, however, means that no empirical data exists to validate this positioning, so the architectural specifications remain the only reliable basis for performance assessment.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The X1300 PCI does not include any dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, as these fields are null in the fact pack. Instead, it relies on the Ultra-Threaded SE architecture, which is a scalar-based design. The API support is limited to DirectX 9.0c with feature level 9_3, and OpenGL 2.1. No Vulkan support is listed, which is consistent with a card from 2005. The absence of hardware ray tracing and tensor acceleration means that any modern rendering techniques requiring these features are unsupported. The card's feature set is firmly rooted in the DirectX 9.0c generation, which was the standard for the time. The 9_3 feature level indicates support for Shader Model 3.0, allowing for more complex vertex and pixel shaders compared to earlier generations, but it lacks the unified shader architecture that would come later with the Radeon R600 successor. For users running legacy software that relies on DirectX 9.0c or OpenGL 2.1, the X1300 PCI provides the necessary API compatibility, but it cannot accelerate any modern graphics workloads that require DirectX 11 or later, or Vulkan. The lack of tensor cores also precludes any AI-accelerated features, which are absent from the entire DirectX 9.0c era. The 9_3 feature level does support certain modern conveniences like floating-point blending, but these are minor in comparison to the overall feature deficit.

How It Compares

The fact pack does not provide any nearestRivals data, meaning there are no direct competitor names, scores, or delta percentages to reference. Consequently, a quantitative comparison against specific rival GPUs is not possible from the available information. However, the card can be positioned within its own generational context. Its predecessor is the Radeon R400 PCIe, and its successor is the Radeon R600. The X1300 PCI sits between these two generations, but no specifications for either are provided in the pack. The 50th percentile ranking suggests that, relative to all GPUs in the database, the X1300 PCI is neither a standout performer nor a laggard. It represents a median point in the historical performance curve. Without rival data, the most concrete comparative statement that can be made is that the X1300 PCI holds a median position (50th percentile) in the database, with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating a lack of recorded performance metrics. Users should treat this card as a legacy part with no modern competitive standing. The transition from the Radeon R400 PCIe to the R600 successor represents a significant architectural shift, but the X1300 PCI itself remains a static data point with no direct comparisons available for deeper analysis.

FAQ

Q: What is the process node for the ATI Radeon X1300 PCI?

A: The card is built on a 90 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 100 mm² and 107 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 1.1M per mm².

Q: How much memory does the X1300 PCI have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: It features 128 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 8.000 GB/s.

Q: Does the X1300 PCI support DirectX 12 or Vulkan?

A: No. It supports DirectX 9.0c with feature level 9_3, and OpenGL 2.1. Vulkan is not supported.

Q: What is the suggested power supply requirement?

A: The suggested PSU is 200 W. The card is single-slot and has no specified power connectors.

Q: What is the bus interface of this card?

A: It uses the PCI bus interface, not PCIe, which is notable given its generation name (Radeon R500 PCIe).

Q: What display outputs does the X1300 PCI offer?

A: It includes 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video outputs.

Memory Subsystem

The memory subsystem of the X1300 PCI consists of 128 MB of DDR memory, connected via a 128-bit bus. The memory clock is 250 MHz, with an effective data rate of 500 Mbps. This configuration yields a total bandwidth of 8.000 GB/s. For high-resolution gaming, this is a severe limitation. 128 MB of VRAM is insufficient for modern textures or high-resolution framebuffers, and the 8.000 GB/s bandwidth is a fraction of what contemporary cards offer. Even for the era of its release in October 2005, 128 MB was considered entry-level. The 128-bit bus width is standard for the time, but the low clock speed limits the effective throughput. At resolutions such as 1024x768 or 1280x1024, the card might handle older DirectX 9.0c titles with reduced texture quality, but at 1920x1080 or higher, the memory capacity and bandwidth would quickly become bottlenecks. The pixel rate of 1.800 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1.800 GTexel/s further constrain performance, as these rates are tied to the ROP and TMU counts of 4 each. In summary, the memory subsystem is designed for a bygone era of computing, suitable for basic 2D output or very old 3D applications, but not for any modern workload. The 8.000 GB/s bandwidth is particularly restrictive, as even early DirectX 9 games could exceed this throughput with high-detail textures.

Who Should Consider It

Given the 50th percentile ranking and the absence of benchmark scores, the X1300 PCI is not a card for modern gaming. The 128 MB memory, 8.000 GB/s bandwidth, and 4 TMUs/ROPs indicate that it can only handle legacy applications. Users with vintage systems that require a PCI bus interface (not PCIe) might find this card useful for basic video output or running software from the early 2000s. For 3D gaming, the card would be limited to titles from the DirectX 9.0c era at low resolutions and settings. The 1.800 GPixel/s pixel rate suggests that even 800x600 or 1024x768 resolutions would stress the card in more demanding games. The 50th percentile position suggests it performed at an average level for its time, but that time has long passed. Users seeking to play modern games or use GPU-accelerated applications should look elsewhere, as the X1300 PCI lacks the necessary memory, bandwidth, and feature support. Its primary audience is collectors, retro-build enthusiasts, or those needing a basic display adapter for a legacy motherboard without PCIe slots. The card's single-slot design and low power draw make it easy to install in older systems, but its capabilities are strictly limited to the DirectX 9.0c feature set.

Power and Cooling

The fact pack does not specify a TDP for the X1300 PCI, but it does list a suggested PSU of 200 W. This low power requirement reflects the card's modest specifications, such as the 90 nm process and 107 million transistors. The card is single-slot in design, which means it occupies a single expansion slot and relies on a passive or low-profile cooling solution. No power connectors are listed, indicating that the card draws all its power from the PCI bus slot itself, which is typical for low-power cards of that era. The 200 W PSU recommendation is conservative and should be easily met by almost any desktop power supply. The single-slot form factor and lack of auxiliary power connectors make it easy to install in older systems, but the end-of-life production status means that obtaining a new unit may be challenging. For users with a 200 W or higher PSU, the X1300 PCI presents no power-related obstacles. The cooling solution, while not detailed in the pack, is likely sufficient given the low thermal output expected from a 90 nm chip with 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs. The 100 mm² die size and 1.1M transistors per mm² density are modest, contributing to the low power draw. Overall, the power and cooling requirements are minimal, aligning with the card's entry-level positioning and making it a straightforward drop-in for legacy systems.