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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 3400 Serisi is on rank 626, so the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi 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 3400 Serisi
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 58.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 3400 Serisi
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 3400 Serisi
The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi 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 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 111 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X1700 scores 105 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi's 111 — the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi leads by 5.7%. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105 | 111+6% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+27% | 0.88 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Mobility Radeon X1700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| 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 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.1+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi). Decoder: Avivo vs UVD.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | UVD |
| Decoder | Avivo | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1700 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 3.7+76% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi launched at $49 and now averages $10. The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 11.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi offers 58.6% better value. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 11.1+59% |
| Codename | Broadway | M98 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #846 | #927 |
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