MOBILITY RADEON 9700
VS
Radeon X1270

MOBILITY RADEON 9700 vs Radeon X1270

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

2010Core: 700 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon X1270

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is positioned at rank #720 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 9700

#710
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
19740%
#712
17895%
#713
17847%
#717
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
16229%
#718
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
16118%
#720
MOBILITY RADEON 9700
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
100%
#721
Mobility Radeon HD 2300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
93%
#722
GeForce 7800 GTX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
82%
#723
RADEON 9600SE
MSRP: $65|Avg: $65
76%
#724
Radeon X1200
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
75%
#725
Radeon 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
73%
#726
GeForce 6800
MSRP: $299|Avg: $50
69%
#727
Radeon 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $30
67%
#728
GeForce 6800 GT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
65%
#729
GeForce 7950 GX2
MSRP: $599|Avg: $80
62%
#730
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
60%
#731
Mobility Radeon X1450
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
60%
#732
MOBILITY RADEON 9550
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
55%
#733
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
55%
#734
GeForce 6200
MSRP: $129|Avg: $10
53%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1270 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon X1270 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.8% 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 9700.

InsightMOBILITY RADEON 9700Radeon X1270
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-14.8%)
Leading raw performance (+14.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon X1270, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 184.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightMOBILITY RADEON 9700Radeon X1270
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+184.5%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON 9700 and Radeon X1270

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

The MOBILITY RADEON 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: 27 points.

AMD

Radeon X1270

The Radeon X1270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 scores 27 versus the Radeon X1270's 31 — the Radeon X1270 leads by 14.8%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon X1270 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) vs 384 (Radeon X1270). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1270).

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9700Radeon X1270
G3D Mark Score
27
31+15%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
GCN 3.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
800+108%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.12 TFLOPS+42%
0.7864 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
40+67%
24
L1 Cache
80 KB
96 KB+20%
L2 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9700Radeon X1270
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 9700 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1270 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1270 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) vs 128 KB (Radeon X1270) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9700Radeon X1270
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) vs 9_0b (Radeon X1270). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9700Radeon X1270
DirectX
9.0
9_0b
Max Displays
0
2
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Power & Dimensions

The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 draws 50W versus the Radeon X1270's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon X1270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) vs 350W (Radeon X1270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9700Radeon X1270
TDP
50W
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Perf/Watt
0.5
0.6+20%
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Value Analysis

The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1270 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) vs 0.6 (Radeon X1270) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 offers 200% better value. The Radeon X1270 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9700Radeon X1270
MSRP
$49
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$15-69%
$49
Performance per Dollar
1.8+200%
0.6
Codename
Broadway
Polaris 24
Release
January 7 2010
May 13 2019
Ranking
#846
#898