Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT vs Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
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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 HD 2400 XT is positioned at rank 637 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is on rank 694, so the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 HD 2400 XT
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 213.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+213.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 HD 2400 XT and Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 4250
The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 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: 98 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT scores 102 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 reaches 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is built on TeraScale while the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4250). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4250).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 102+4% | 98 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 | 1.12 TFLOPS+27% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 ×2 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 2400 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4250's 50W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4+70% | 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 6.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 offers 209.5% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-51% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.1 | 6.5+210% |
| Codename | M98 | Broadway |
| Release | January 9 2009 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #818 | #846 |
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