Mobility Radeon X1700 vs FirePro 2260
Mobility Radeon X1700
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 X1700 is positioned at rank 631 and the FirePro 2260 is on rank 360, so the FirePro 2260 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 X1700
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.6% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X1700.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 7.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X1700 and FirePro 2260
Mobility Radeon X1700
The Mobility Radeon X1700 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: 105 points.
FirePro 2260
The FirePro 2260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X1700 scores 105 versus the FirePro 2260's 113 — the FirePro 2260 leads by 7.6%. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro 2260 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 512 (FirePro 2260). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105 | 113+8% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+46% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2260 has 4 GB. The FirePro 2260 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2260). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.1+12% |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 3.3+65% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260). Decoder: Avivo vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | UVD 1.0 |
| Decoder | Avivo | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1700 draws 50W versus the FirePro 2260's 75W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 350W (FirePro 2260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1+40% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 2260 launched at $129 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 7.5 (FirePro 2260) — the FirePro 2260 offers 7.1% better value. The FirePro 2260 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-62% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 7.5+7% |
| Codename | Broadway | Cape Verde |
| Release | January 7 2010 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #846 | #732 |
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