Mobility Radeon HD 4200 vs GeForce 8600M GS
Mobility Radeon HD 4200
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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 4200 is positioned at rank 654 and the GeForce 8600M GS is on rank 702, so the Mobility Radeon HD 4200 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 4200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8600M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 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 GeForce 8600M GS.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8600M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8600M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $45), it costs 56% less, resulting in a 120.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+120.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 4200 and GeForce 8600M GS
Mobility Radeon HD 4200
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 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 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 91 points.
GeForce 8600M GS
The GeForce 8600M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 89 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 scores 91 and the GeForce 8600M GS reaches 89 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce 8600M GS uses G9x, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs 224 (GeForce 8600M GS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 91+2% | 89 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | G9x |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8600M GS has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8600M GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (10_0)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs None (GeForce 8600M GS). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 8600M GS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 draws 30W versus the GeForce 8600M GS's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs 350W (GeForce 8600M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0+400% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce 8600M GS launched at $100 and now averages $20. The GeForce 8600M GS costs 55.6% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs 4.5 (GeForce 8600M GS) — the GeForce 8600M GS offers 125% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-51% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $20-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 4.5+125% |
| Codename | M98 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 9 2009 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #927 | #825 |
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