ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP Specifications
ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP 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 Xpress 1200 IGP Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP'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 Xpress 1200 IGP by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP'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 Xpress 1200 IGP Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP 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 Xpress 1200 IGP 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 Xpress 1200 IGP will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP 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 Xpress 1200 IGP to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP 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 Xpress 1200 IGP. 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 Xpress 1200 IGP Product Information
Release and pricing details
The ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP 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 Xpress 1200 IGP by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP
The ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP is an integrated graphics processor from AMD, built on the RS690 chip with the R400 architecture and manufactured on an 80 nm process. It carries 120 million transistors on a 73 mm² die, translating to a transistor density of 1.6M per mm². This part belongs to the Radeon IGP generation (1200) and is now end-of-life, having been released on February 27, 2007, with the TeraScale IGP as its designated successor.
Power and Cooling
The Xpress 1200 IGP has no listed TDP figure in the available data, which is typical for an integrated graphics processor that relies on the motherboard’s existing power delivery rather than a dedicated add-in card. As an IGP, its slot width is listed simply as "IGP," meaning it does not occupy a PCIe slot in the conventional sense; it is embedded on the motherboard. Consequently, there is no power connector requirement, and no suggested PSU wattage is provided in the specification set. The lack of a discrete power connector and PSU recommendation underscores that this component is designed for basic system integration where the CPU and chipset power phases handle the graphics load. Benchmark data does not include any thermal or power consumption metrics, so the analysis must remain qualitative: the 80 nm process node and modest transistor count (120 million) suggest a low-power design relative to contemporary discrete GPUs, but without wattage figures, no precise comparison is possible. Users should ensure their motherboard provides adequate cooling for the chipset area, as the IGP shares thermal management with the Northbridge or equivalent logic.
Memory Subsystem
The Xpress 1200 IGP uses system shared memory for all graphics operations, with both the VRAM size and type listed as "System Shared." The bus width is likewise "System Shared," meaning there is no dedicated memory bus; the GPU accesses the main system RAM through the PCIe 1.0 x16 interface or the integrated memory controller path. Bandwidth is described as "System Dependent," which indicates that performance will vary directly with the speed and configuration of the installed system memory. For high-resolution workloads, this shared-memory approach creates a fundamental bottleneck: the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, and unlike discrete cards with dedicated VRAM, there is no fixed bandwidth ceiling to reference. In practical terms, the data shows that the pixel rate is 1.600 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1.600 GTexel/s, both of which are modest figures that suggest the memory subsystem will struggle to feed the GPU at higher resolutions. The effective bandwidth will hinge entirely on the platform’s memory type (e.g., DDR2 vs. newer standards) and whether it operates in dual-channel mode, but those specifics are not provided in the FACT PACK.
Who Should Consider It
Given the absence of benchmark scores (avgBenchmarkScore is 0) and no nearest rivals, the Xpress 1200 IGP’s positioning must be inferred from its architectural limits. The 50th percentile vs. all GPUs is a nominal placeholder, not a measured result, so it should not be interpreted as a performance ranking. With 4 texture mapping units (TMUs) and 4 render output units (ROPs), along with a pixel rate of 1.600 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1.600 GTexel/s, this IGP is suited only for legacy or low-demand scenarios. DirectX 9.0b (9_2) and OpenGL 2.0 API support further restrict it to older software titles. Users running a system with this IGP should target 800x600 or 1024x768 resolution at low detail settings for games from the mid-2000s era or earlier. For desktop productivity, web browsing, and office applications, the shared memory and basic 2D acceleration are adequate, but any workload requiring modern 3D rendering, video encoding, or high-resolution textures will be severely limited. The lack of Vulkan support means no compatibility with contemporary graphics APIs. In short, this part is for basic display output and very old software, not for gaming or content creation beyond minimal requirements.
How It Compares
The FACT PACK lists no nearestRivals for the ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP, meaning there are no comparative scores, deltaPct values, or rival names to reference. This absence is itself informative: the database has no adjacent entries that share a similar performance envelope or feature set. Without rival data, any comparison must be limited to the internal characteristics of this GPU. For instance, the 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs are fixed hardware resources that define its theoretical throughput ceiling. The pixel rate of 1.600 GPixel/s indicates that it can fill 1.6 billion pixels per second, but this is only achievable if the system memory bandwidth is sufficient—a condition that is "System Dependent." The absence of rivals also suggests that this IGP is an outlier in the database, likely due to its age (2007 release) and integrated nature. No other GPU in the immediate dataset shares its exact profile of shared memory, R400 architecture, and 80 nm process node. Therefore, readers should not attempt to position this part against any modern or even recent discrete GPU; it exists in a class of its own based on the available data.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark section for the ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP is empty, with no scores or test results recorded. The avgBenchmarkScore is 0, and the percentileVsAllGpus field is 50, but the latter is a placeholder that does not correspond to any measured performance data. Because there are no benchmarks and no nearestRivals with deltaPct values, it is impossible to state a percentage advantage or deficit relative to any other product. The only numerical performance indicators are the pixel rate of 1.600 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1.600 GTexel/s. These figures represent the maximum theoretical fill rates, assuming the system memory can keep pace. In practice, the shared memory architecture will likely reduce these rates, particularly in memory-intensive scenarios. The absence of FP32 or FP16 throughput figures further limits analysis; the R400 architecture predates unified shaders, and the FACT PACK does not list shading units, so no compute performance can be estimated. The directx 9.0b (9_2) support indicates that the hardware conforms to an early DirectX 9 specification, which caps feature-level performance. Without benchmark data, the only defensible conclusion is that the Xpress 1200 IGP is a low-throughput part whose real-world performance is heavily dependent on the host system’s memory configuration. Users should not expect any measurable performance in modern 3D applications, and the 50th percentile figure should be disregarded as non-informative.
FAQ
Q: What is the pixel rate of the ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP?
A: The pixel rate is listed as 1.600 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is also 1.600 GTexel/s, based on the 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs.
Q: Does this IGP have dedicated VRAM?
A: No, the memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," meaning it uses the system’s main memory for graphics operations.
Q: What DirectX version does the Xpress 1200 IGP support?
A: It supports DirectX 9.0b (specifically 9_2) and OpenGL 2.0, according to the API list.
Q: Is the Xpress 1200 IGP still in production?
A: No, its production status is "End-of-life," and it was released on February 27, 2007, with the TeraScale IGP listed as its successor.
Q: What is the process node for this chip?
A: The RS690 chip is manufactured on an 80 nm process, with 120 million transistors and a die size of 73 mm².
Q: Are there any benchmark scores available for this GPU?
A: No, the benchmark array is empty, the average benchmark score is 0, and there are no nearest rivals listed, so no comparative performance data exists.
The NVIDIA Equivalent of ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP
Looking for a similar graphics card from NVIDIA? The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 offers comparable performance and features in the NVIDIA lineup.
Popular ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP Comparisons
See how the ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP stacks up against similar graphics cards from the same generation and competing brands.
Compare ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 IGP with Other GPUs
Select another GPU to compare specifications and benchmarks side-by-side.
Browse GPUs