Mobility Radeon X1300 vs RADEON 9500
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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 X1300 is positioned at rank 708 and the RADEON 9500 is on rank 737, so the Mobility Radeon X1300 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 X1300
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon X1300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9500.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X1300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X1300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 122.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+122.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 X1300 and RADEON 9500
Mobility Radeon X1300
The Mobility Radeon X1300 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: 40 points.
RADEON 9500
The RADEON 9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X1300 scores 40 versus the RADEON 9500's 36 — the Mobility Radeon X1300 leads by 11.1%. The Mobility Radeon X1300 is built on TeraScale 2 while the RADEON 9500 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1300) vs 2,048 (RADEON 9500). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1300) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 40+11% | 36 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 2048+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS+266% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 512 KB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon X1300) vs 512 KB (RADEON 9500) — the RADEON 9500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1300 draws 50W versus the RADEON 9500's 95W — a 62.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1300) vs 350W (RADEON 9500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-47% | 95W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8+100% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X1300 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON 9500 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The Mobility Radeon X1300 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Mobility Radeon X1300) vs 1.2 (RADEON 9500) — the Mobility Radeon X1300 offers 125% better value. The RADEON 9500 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1300 | RADEON 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-73% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7+125% | 1.2 |
| Codename | Broadway | Amethyst |
| Release | January 7 2010 | September 29 2015 |
| Ranking | #846 | #420 |
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