Mobility Radeon X1450 vs GeForce PCX 5900

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. The Mobility Radeon X1450 is positioned at rank #730 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 X1450

#720

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

32900%

#722

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

29824%

#723

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

29745%

#727

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

27048%

#728

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

26864%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

100%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

91%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

91%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

88%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

67%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

61%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

61%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

48%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

45%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

30%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

30%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

24%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

18%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce PCX 5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X1450.

Insight	Mobility Radeon X1450	GeForce PCX 5900
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce PCX 5900 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 X1450 Benchmark Check

GeForce PCX 5900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon X1450 and GeForce PCX 5900

Mobility Radeon X1450

The Mobility Radeon X1450 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: 33 points.

GeForce PCX 5900

The GeForce PCX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon X1450 scores 33 and the GeForce PCX 5900 reaches 34 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon X1450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce PCX 5900 uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1450) vs 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1450) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900).

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1450	GeForce PCX 5900
G3D Mark Score	33	34+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	800	1024 ×2+28%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS ×2+11%
ROPs	16	48 ×2+200%
TMUs	40	64 ×2+60%
L1 Cache	0.08 MB	1 MB+1150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1450	GeForce PCX 5900
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon X1450 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce PCX 5900 has 256 MB. The GeForce PCX 5900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon X1450) vs 768 KB (GeForce PCX 5900) — the GeForce PCX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1450	GeForce PCX 5900
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon X1450 draws 50W versus the GeForce PCX 5900's 365W — a 151.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1450) vs 350W (GeForce PCX 5900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1450	GeForce PCX 5900
TDP	50W-86%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.7+600%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon X1450 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce PCX 5900 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce PCX 5900 costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Mobility Radeon X1450) vs Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) — the GeForce PCX 5900 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce PCX 5900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).