Mobility Radeon HD 4330 vs MOBILITY RADEON X1800
Mobility Radeon HD 4330
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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 4330 is positioned at rank 599 and the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is on rank 730, so the Mobility Radeon HD 4330 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 4330
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X1800
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% 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 X1800.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4330 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4330 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 4330 and MOBILITY RADEON X1800
Mobility Radeon HD 4330
The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 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: 135 points.
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 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: 130 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 scores 135 and the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 reaches 130 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 is built on TeraScale while the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X1800). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X1800).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4330 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 135+4% | 130 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+27% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4330 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4330 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4330 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4330) vs 9.0c (MOBILITY RADEON X1800). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4330 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+65% | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 draws 30W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X1800's 50W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X1800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4330 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5+73% | 2.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.8 (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 2.6 (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4330 offers 7.7% better value. The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4330 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-88% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.8+8% | 2.6 |
| Codename | M98 | Broadway |
| Release | January 9 2009 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #927 | #846 |
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