MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 vs Radeon Xpress 1250

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. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is positioned at rank #710 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

#700

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

13571%

#702

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

12303%

#703

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

12270%

#707

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

11158%

#708

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

11081%

#710

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#711

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

98%

#712

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

96%

#713

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

91%

#714

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

91%

#715

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

91%

#716

MOBILITY RADEON X300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

85%

#717

MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

84%

#718

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

83%

#719

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

81%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

69%

#721

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

64%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

56%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

52%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

51%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Xpress 1250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700.

Insight	MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700	Radeon Xpress 1250
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+10.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 196.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700	Radeon Xpress 1250
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+196.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Benchmark Check

Radeon Xpress 1250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 and Radeon Xpress 1250

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 Xpress 1250

The Radeon Xpress 1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 43 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 scores 39 versus the Radeon Xpress 1250's 43 — the Radeon Xpress 1250 leads by 10.3%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon Xpress 1250 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 384 (Radeon Xpress 1250). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1250).

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700	Radeon Xpress 1250
G3D Mark Score	39	43+10%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+108%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS+39%	0.8064 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	80 KB	96 KB+20%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700	Radeon Xpress 1250
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Xpress 1250 has 512 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1250 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700	Radeon Xpress 1250
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 9_0b (Radeon Xpress 1250). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700	Radeon Xpress 1250
DirectX	9.0	9_0b
Max Displays	0	2

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Power & Dimensions

The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 draws 50W versus the Radeon Xpress 1250's 65W — a 26.1% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700	Radeon Xpress 1250
TDP	50W-23%	65W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	0.8+14%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon Xpress 1250 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.6 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) vs 0.9 (Radeon Xpress 1250) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 offers 188.9% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1250 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).