Mobility Radeon HD 3450 vs Mobility Radeon X1600

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 3450 is positioned at rank 700 and the Mobility Radeon X1600 is on rank 650, so the Mobility Radeon X1600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 HD 3450

#690

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11931%

#692

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10815%

#693

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10787%

#697

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9809%

#698

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9742%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#701

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

100%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#703

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#704

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#705

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

97%

#706

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

95%

#707

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#709

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#710

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#711

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

86%

#712

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

85%

#713

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

80%

#714

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#715

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1600

#639

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5775%

#641

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5235%

#642

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5221%

#646

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4748%

#647

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4715%

#649

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#652

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

99%

#653

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

99%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#655

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

98%

#656

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

96%

#657

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

95%

#658

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

95%

#659

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#660

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

91%

#661

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

91%

#662

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#663

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

89%

#664

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon X1600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3450.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	Mobility Radeon X1600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon X1600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X1600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	Mobility Radeon X1600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 3450 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon X1600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3450 and Mobility Radeon X1600

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 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: 91 points.

Mobility Radeon X1600

The Mobility Radeon X1600 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: 92 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 scores 91 and the Mobility Radeon X1600 reaches 92 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon X1600 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1600). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1600).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	Mobility Radeon X1600
G3D Mark Score	91	92+1%
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	Mobility Radeon X1600
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)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	Mobility Radeon X1600
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon X1600's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	Mobility Radeon X1600
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	1.8	1.8

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon X1600 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 6.1 (Mobility Radeon X1600) — the Mobility Radeon X1600 offers 0% better value.