Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 vs Mobility Radeon X1600
Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2
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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 3470 Hybrid X2 is positioned at rank 646 and the Mobility Radeon X1600 is on rank 650, so the Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 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 3470 Hybrid X2
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 X1600.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 219.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+219.7%) |
| 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 3470 Hybrid X2 and Mobility Radeon X1600
Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2
The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 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: 94 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.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 scores 94 and the Mobility Radeon X1600 reaches 92 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 is built on TeraScale while the Mobility Radeon X1600 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1600). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1600).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 94+2% | 92 |
| 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 3470 Hybrid X2 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X1600 has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2) vs Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1600). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs Avivo.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | Avivo |
| Decoder | UVD 1.0 | Avivo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon X1600's 50W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1+72% | 1.8 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon X1600 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon X1600 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2) vs 6.1 (Mobility Radeon X1600) — the Mobility Radeon X1600 offers 221.1% better value. The Mobility Radeon X1600 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.9 | 6.1+221% |
| Codename | M98 | Broadway |
| Release | January 9 2009 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #818 | #846 |
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