MOBILITY RADEON 9800 vs Mobility Radeon X2300 HD
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
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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 9800 is positioned at rank 737 and the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD is on rank 694, so the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD 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 9800
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X2300 HD
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9800.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $25), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 166.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+166.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 9800 and Mobility Radeon X2300 HD
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 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: 46 points.
Mobility Radeon X2300 HD
The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD 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: 49 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 scores 46 versus the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD's 49 — the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD leads by 6.5%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 46 | 49+7% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9800 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0b (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0b | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 2.1+5% | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs UVD (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD). Decoder: VideoShader HD vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD |
| Decoder | VideoShader HD | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.0+11% |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD costs 60% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 4.9 (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD) — the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD offers 172.2% better value.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $50-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $10-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.8 | 4.9+172% |
| Codename | Broadway | Broadway |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #846 |
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