Mobility Radeon X1700 vs GeForce 6800
Mobility Radeon X1700
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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 X1700 is positioned at rank 631 and the GeForce 6800 is on rank 726, so the Mobility Radeon X1700 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 GeForce 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.6% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X1700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X1700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 209.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+209.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️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 X1700 and GeForce 6800
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.
GeForce 6800
The GeForce 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X1700 scores 105 versus the GeForce 6800's 113 — the GeForce 6800 leads by 7.6%. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 6800 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 256 (GeForce 6800). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105 | 113+8% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+213% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+90% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6800) — the GeForce 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6800). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 2.1+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs None (GeForce 6800). Decoder: Avivo vs PureVideo (VP1). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6800).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | None |
| Decoder | Avivo | PureVideo (VP1) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,WMV |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1700 draws 50W versus the GeForce 6800's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 350W (GeForce 6800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 198mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 3.4+62% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 6800 launched at $299 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon X1700 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 2.3 (GeForce 6800) — the Mobility Radeon X1700 offers 204.3% better value. The GeForce 6800 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-84% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0+204% | 2.3 |
| Codename | Broadway | GM108 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #846 | #832 |
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