ATI Radeon X700 SE
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDATI Radeon X700 SE Specifications
ATI Radeon X700 SE GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The ATI Radeon X700 SE 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 SE Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the ATI Radeon X700 SE'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 SE by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's ATI Radeon X700 SE Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The ATI Radeon X700 SE'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 SE Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the ATI Radeon X700 SE 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 SE 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 SE will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's ATI Radeon X700 SE Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the ATI Radeon X700 SE 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 SE to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
ATI Radeon X700 SE by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the ATI Radeon X700 SE 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 SE. 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 SE Product Information
Release and pricing details
The ATI Radeon X700 SE 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 SE 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 SE Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About ATI Radeon X700 SE
The ATI Radeon X700 SE is a PCIe 1.0 x16 graphics card built on the R400 architecture, specifically the RV410 chip. Manufactured by AMD on TSMC's 110 nm process, it integrates 120 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 769.2K per mm². Released in 2005, this part is now end-of-life, positioned between the Radeon R300 and R500 PCIe generations. It offers a single-slot design with no power connectors, a suggested 200 W power supply, and display outputs of 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video.
Memory Subsystem
The X700 SE is equipped with 128 MB of DDR memory on a 64-bit bus. The memory clock is 250 MHz, yielding an effective data rate of 500 Mbps. The resulting memory bandwidth is 4.000 GB/s. This configuration is modest even for its time. A 64-bit bus halves the data path compared to wider implementations, and the bandwidth figure directly limits the amount of texture data that can be fetched per second. At high resolutions, where frame buffers and texture sets expand, this 4.000 GB/s ceiling will constrain performance. The pixel rate of 1.600 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1.600 GTexel/s are also consistent with a low-end part, indicating that the memory subsystem is not the sole bottleneck but is tightly matched to the compute resources. The 128 MB capacity is small by any standard, and combined with the narrow bus, it restricts the card to low-resolution or reduced-detail workloads. The effective 500 Mbps data rate reflects the DDR standard's double data rate operation, but the raw 250 MHz clock is low, further limiting memory throughput.
Who Should Consider It
Given the 128 MB VRAM, 64-bit bus, and 4.000 GB/s bandwidth, this card is suited for legacy applications and low-resolution gaming. The absence of any dedicated shading unit counts (the fact pack lists none) and only 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs further suggests that it targets basic 3D acceleration rather than high-fidelity rendering. Users running DirectX 9.0b titles at modest settings may find it adequate, but the 200 W suggested PSU and single-slot design indicate a low-power add-in card. With no power connectors required, it can be installed in systems with minimal power headroom. The display outputs—1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video—cover analog and digital connections typical of the era. For anyone building a retro system or needing a basic PCIe display adapter, this card could serve. However, for modern workloads or high-resolution displays, the memory bandwidth and capacity will be insufficient. The card's end-of-life status means it is no longer produced, so any purchase would be from existing stock or the second-hand market. Its 110 nm process and 120 million transistors indicate a mature design, but the low TMU and ROP counts place it firmly at the entry level of the R400 lineup.
Benchmark Performance
The FACT PACK contains no benchmark scores for the ATI Radeon X700 SE. The avgBenchmarkScore field is 0, and the percentileVsAllGpus is 50. This percentile places the card at the median of all GPUs tracked by the database, but without any actual score entries, that median is a placeholder rather than a measured result. The absence of nearestRivals further means there are no direct comparative deltas to report. Consequently, any performance assessment must be inferred from the hardware specifications. The 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs, combined with a 1.600 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1.600 GTexel/s texture rate, indicate a fillrate-limited part. The 4.000 GB/s memory bandwidth is similarly constrained. These figures suggest that the card would perform best at low resolutions and with reduced texture detail, but the lack of benchmark data prevents a quantitative comparison to other GPUs. The 50th percentile is a global ranking across all GPUs, not a generational comparison, and without scores it carries limited weight. The avgBenchmarkScore of 0 confirms that no performance measurements have been recorded, so any claim about its speed relative to contemporaries cannot be substantiated from the data. The card's specifications alone point to a part that is outclassed by even mid-range offerings from its own era, but such a conclusion relies on external knowledge rather than the provided facts.
FAQ
Q: What is the memory type and bus width?
A: The ATI Radeon X700 SE has 128 MB of DDR memory on a 64-bit bus.
Q: What APIs does it support?
A: It supports DirectX 9.0b (specifically 9_2) and OpenGL 2.0. It does not support Vulkan.
Q: What is the process node and foundry?
A: The chip is fabricated on a 110 nm process at TSMC.
Q: How many texture mapping units and ROPs does it have?
A: It has 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs.
Q: What is the bus interface?
A: It uses a PCIe 1.0 x16 interface.
Q: What are the pixel and texture rates?
A: The pixel rate is 1.600 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1.600 GTexel/s.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The X700 SE has no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. Its feature set is defined by the R400 architecture, which supports DirectX 9.0b (specifically 9_2) and OpenGL 2.0. There is no Vulkan support. The card lacks any hardware-accelerated ray tracing capability, and its pixel and texture rates are 1.600 GPixel/s and 1.600 GTexel/s respectively. The 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs handle conventional rasterization. The display outputs include 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video, covering analog and digital connections. The card is single-slot and requires no power connectors, with a suggested PSU of 200 W. Given the absence of RT and tensor cores, this is a pure rasterization part, and its API support ends at DirectX 9.0b, which limits it to older titles. The R400 architecture predates modern features like variable-rate shading or mesh shaders, and the lack of Vulkan means it cannot take advantage of contemporary low-level APIs. The 110 nm process and 120 million transistors are indicative of an early 2000s design, and the card's feature set is firmly anchored to that era. For users seeking ray tracing or tensor-accelerated workloads, this GPU offers none of those capabilities. Its sole focus is traditional 3D rendering through the DirectX 9.0b and OpenGL 2.0 pipelines, and even those are implemented at a low hardware resource level.
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