Mobility Radeon X1700 vs Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is on rank 637, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon X1700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 236.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+236.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon X1700 scores 105 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105+3% | 102 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+27% | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.0+11% |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 3.3+65% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT). Decoder: Avivo vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | Avivo | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1700 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 3.4+62% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Mobility Radeon X1700 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 2.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the Mobility Radeon X1700 offers 233.3% better value. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0+233% | 2.1 |
| Codename | Broadway | M98 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #846 | #818 |
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