ATI Radeon X700 AGP
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDATI Radeon X700 AGP Specifications
ATI Radeon X700 AGP GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The ATI Radeon X700 AGP GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
ATI Radeon X700 AGP Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the ATI Radeon X700 AGP's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The ATI Radeon X700 AGP by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's ATI Radeon X700 AGP Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The ATI Radeon X700 AGP's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
ATI Radeon X700 AGP Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the ATI Radeon X700 AGP against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
R400 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The ATI Radeon X700 AGP is built on AMD's R400 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the ATI Radeon X700 AGP will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's ATI Radeon X700 AGP Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the ATI Radeon X700 AGP determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the ATI Radeon X700 AGP to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
ATI Radeon X700 AGP by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the ATI Radeon X700 AGP are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the ATI Radeon X700 AGP. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
ATI Radeon X700 AGP Product Information
Release and pricing details
The ATI Radeon X700 AGP is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the ATI Radeon X700 AGP by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
ATI Radeon X700 AGP Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About ATI Radeon X700 AGP
The ATI Radeon X700 AGP is an end-of-life graphics card from AMD, built on the RV410 chip using the R400 architecture. Fabricated by TSMC on a 110 nm process, the chip packs 120 million transistors into a 156 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 769.2K per mm². Released on 2004-08-31, it connects via AGP 8x and supports DirectX 9.0b (9_2) and OpenGL 2.0. The card sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs tracked in the database, with no recorded benchmark scores.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark data for the X700 AGP is sparse. The database records an average benchmark score of 0, and the benchmarks array is empty. The only positional indicator is the 50th percentile across all GPUs, which places the card exactly at the median of the tracked hardware population. This means the card is neither a standout nor a laggard — it sits in the middle of the distribution.
Without synthetic scores, the raw throughput figures carry the analysis. The card renders at a pixel rate of 3.200 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 3.200 GTexel/s, driven by 8 texture mapping units and 8 raster operation units. These equal rates suggest a balanced design where pixel fill and texture fill are matched, avoiding bottlenecks in either direction for typical workloads of its era.
The memory subsystem delivers 8.000 GB/s of bandwidth over a 128-bit bus. At the time of release, this was a moderate figure. The effective 500 Mbps memory clock (250 MHz base) is conservative. For a card aimed at the AGP 8x segment, the bandwidth is sufficient for standard color depths at moderate resolutions but becomes a constraint as resolution and texture complexity rise.
The 50th percentile ranking is consistent with a mid-pack card. In the absence of direct rival scores, the percentile is the only comparative metric available. It tells us the X700 AGP outperforms roughly half of the GPUs in the database and lags the other half. This is a median position, not a leadership one.
DirectX 9.0b (9_2) support means the card is limited to the shader capabilities of that API revision. OpenGL 2.0 is supported. These API levels determine the software compatibility envelope: applications written for later DirectX revisions will not run with full feature sets on this hardware.
The 3.200 GPixel/s pixel rate, combined with 8 ROPs, implies a fill-rate ceiling that will be hit quickly at high resolutions with anti-aliasing enabled. The texture rate of 3.200 GTexel/s, with 8 TMUs, similarly caps anisotropic filtering performance. For the era, these figures place the card in the mainstream tier.
How It Compares
The database lists no nearest rivals for the X700 AGP, so a direct comparison table is unavailable. Instead, positional context comes from the product lineage. The predecessor is the Radeon R300 and the successor is the Radeon R500 AGP. The X700 AGP is the AGP 8x implementation of the R400 architecture, bridging the two generations.
Against its predecessor, the Radeon R300, the X700 AGP represents an architectural step forward within the R400 lineage. The RV410 chip on a 110 nm process reflects the manufacturing technology of its time. The 120 million transistor count and 156 mm² die size define the physical implementation.
Against its successor, the Radeon R500 AGP, the X700 AGP is the older design. The R500 generation would follow with architectural improvements, but the database does not provide specifications for that card. The X700 AGP's end-of-life status indicates it has been superseded.
The 50th percentile ranking is the only quantitative comparison available. It positions the card at the median of all GPUs in the database. Without rival scores, no percentage deltas can be computed. The card's own metrics — 3.200 GPixel/s, 3.200 GTexel/s, 8.000 GB/s — define its capability envelope.
Memory Subsystem
The X700 AGP ships with 128 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus. The memory clock is 250 MHz, yielding an effective data rate of 500 Mbps. Total bandwidth is 8.000 GB/s.
This configuration has direct implications for high-resolution gaming. The 128 MB capacity is the primary constraint: at higher resolutions, frame buffers for color, depth, and texture data can exceed this amount, forcing the card to spill to system memory over the AGP 8x bus. AGP 8x provides a faster path than older AGP revisions, but it is still far slower than the local memory bus.
The 8.000 GB/s bandwidth is shared across the 128-bit interface. For standard color depths of the era, the bandwidth demand at moderate resolutions is manageable, but enabling anti-aliasing or high-resolution textures will pressure the 8.000 GB/s ceiling. The DDR memory type is standard for the era and does not offer the bandwidth of later memory technologies.
The 128-bit bus width is a deliberate balance. Wider buses were available in higher-tier cards, but the X700 AGP's 128-bit implementation keeps the memory controller simple. The effective 500 Mbps memory speed is conservative, suggesting limited headroom.
For users targeting moderate resolutions with conservative settings, the memory subsystem is adequate. At higher resolutions, the 128 MB capacity and 8.000 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors, more so than the pixel or texture rates.
FAQ
Q: What architecture does the ATI Radeon X700 AGP use?
A: It uses the R400 architecture with the RV410 chip, fabricated by TSMC on a 110 nm process with 120 million transistors on a 156 mm² die.
Q: What is the memory configuration?
A: The card has 128 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus, with a 250 MHz memory clock (500 Mbps effective) and 8.000 GB/s bandwidth.
Q: What API support does it offer?
A: It supports DirectX 9.0b (9_2) and OpenGL 2.0. There is no Vulkan support listed.
Q: What are the pixel and texture rates?
A: The pixel rate is 3.200 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 3.200 GTexel/s, driven by 8 ROPs and 8 TMUs respectively.
Q: What power and cooling does it require?
A: The TDP is 44 W, the suggested PSU is 200 W, and it uses a single-slot cooler with no power connectors required.
Q: What display outputs does it have?
A: It has 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video output.
Who Should Consider It
The X700 AGP is a card for a specific niche: users with AGP 8x motherboards who need a DirectX 9.0b-capable card without requiring the latest features. The 50th percentile ranking indicates mid-pack performance. The 128 MB memory and 8.000 GB/s bandwidth suggest it is best suited for moderate resolutions with conservative detail settings.
For 3D workloads from the DirectX 9.0b era, the card's 3.200 GPixel/s pixel rate and 3.200 GTexel/s texture rate provide balanced fill. Users playing games released around the card's 2004-08-31 launch will find adequate performance at mainstream resolutions. The 8 ROPs and 8 TMUs are sufficient for the shader complexity of that period.
The card is not suitable for high-resolution gaming with anti-aliasing or high anisotropic filtering. The 128 MB frame buffer will overflow at higher resolutions with quality settings maxed. The 8.000 GB/s bandwidth becomes a bottleneck when texture-heavy scenes are rendered.
Users with AGP 8x systems who are limited to that bus interface will find the X700 AGP a reasonable match for the R400-generation software library. The DirectX 9.0b (9_2) support limits the card to the shader capabilities of that API revision. Newer games requiring later DirectX versions will not run with full features.
The single-slot design and 44 W TDP make it a low-impact addition to older systems. The 200 W suggested PSU requirement is modest. The absence of power connectors simplifies installation.
Power and Cooling
The X700 AGP has a TDP of 44 W, making it a low-power card by the standards of its generation. The suggested PSU is 200 W, a figure that accommodates the card's draw plus typical system components of the AGP era. The card requires no power connectors — it draws all power from the AGP 8x slot.
The single-slot cooling solution is sufficient for the 44 W TDP. The 110 nm process keeps heat density manageable within the 156 mm² die. The card's end-of-life status means it is no longer in production, but the thermal design is straightforward.
The 200 W PSU recommendation is a system-level guideline. Users with smaller power supplies should verify their PSU meets this threshold. The absence of auxiliary power connectors means there is no additional cable routing to manage.
The AGP 8x interface provides the card's power and data path. The 44 W draw is well within the slot's capability. For system builders, the card's modest power requirements make it compatible with a wide range of older power supplies, provided they meet the 200 W suggestion.
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