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MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700
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RADEON 9600 XT
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is positioned at rank 710 and the RADEON 9600 XT is on rank 370, so the RADEON 9600 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9600 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The RADEON 9600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 9600 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 11.4% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9600 XT.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 and RADEON 9600 XT
MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 39 points.
RADEON 9600 XT
The RADEON 9600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 scores 39 versus the RADEON 9600 XT's 35 — the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 leads by 11.4%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the RADEON 9600 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9600 XT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600 XT).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 39+11% | 35 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 5376+572% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+4496% |
| ROPs | 16 | 192+1100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 336+740% |
| L1 Cache | 0.08 MB | 3 MB+3650% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9600 XT has 256 MB. The RADEON 9600 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 6 MB (RADEON 9600 XT) — the RADEON 9600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 draws 50W versus the RADEON 9600 XT's 300W — a 142.9% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 350W (RADEON 9600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8+700% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON 9600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.6 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 2.3 (RADEON 9600 XT) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 offers 13% better value. The RADEON 9600 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.6+13% | 2.3 |
| Codename | Broadway | Navi 31 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #846 | #21 |
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