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MOBILITY RADEON 9600
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RADEON X300SE
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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 is positioned at rank 713 and the RADEON X300SE is on rank 343, so the RADEON X300SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9600
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X300SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X300SE is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The RADEON X300SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X300SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.6% 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.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $60 for the RADEON X300SE, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 278.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+278.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 and RADEON X300SE
MOBILITY RADEON 9600
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 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: 36 points.
RADEON X300SE
The RADEON X300SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 scores 36 versus the RADEON X300SE's 38 — the RADEON X300SE leads by 5.6%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is built on TeraScale 2 while the RADEON X300SE uses RDNA 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) vs 1,408 (RADEON X300SE). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (RADEON X300SE).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 36 | 38+6% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1408+76% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+314% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 88+120% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X300SE has 512 MB. The RADEON X300SE offers 300% 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) vs 1.5 MB (RADEON X300SE) — the RADEON X300SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 draws 50W versus the RADEON X300SE's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) vs 350W (RADEON X300SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+75% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON X300SE launched at $60 and now averages $60. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 costs 75% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.4 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) vs 0.6 (RADEON X300SE) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 offers 300% better value. The RADEON X300SE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9600 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-18% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-75% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.4+300% | 0.6 |
| Codename | Broadway | Navi 14 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #846 | #336 |
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