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MOBILITY RADEON 9800
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RADEON X600 SE
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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 RADEON X600 SE is on rank 354, so the RADEON X600 SE 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 RADEON X600 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X600 SE is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The RADEON X600 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X600 SE 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 | RADEON X600 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X600 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $25 for the MOBILITY RADEON 9800, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 432.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X600 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+432.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 RADEON X600 SE
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.
RADEON X600 SE
The RADEON X600 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 8 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 scores 46 versus the RADEON X600 SE's 49 — the RADEON X600 SE leads by 6.5%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the RADEON X600 SE uses RDNA 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 1,792 (RADEON X600 SE). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 8.942 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 SE).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X600 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 46 | 49+7% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1792+124% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 8.942 TFLOPS+698% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 512 KB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X600 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON X600 SE has 512 MB. The RADEON X600 SE 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 9800) vs 2 MB (RADEON X600 SE) — the RADEON X600 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X600 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 draws 50W versus the RADEON X600 SE's 132W — a 90.1% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 350W (RADEON X600 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X600 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 132W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9+125% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the RADEON X600 SE launched at $100 and now averages $5. The RADEON X600 SE costs 80% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 9.8 (RADEON X600 SE) — the RADEON X600 SE offers 444.4% better value. The RADEON X600 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X600 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $100-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $5-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.8 | 9.8+444% |
| Codename | Broadway | Navi 23 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 8 2023 |
| Ranking | #846 | #176 |
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