Mobility Radeon X1700 vs Radeon HD 4200

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.

Mobility Radeon X1700 vs Radeon HD 4200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Mobility Radeon X1700 vs Radeon HD 4200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Mobility Radeon X1700

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($49 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 190W, a 140W reduction.
✅More future proof: TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon HD 4200

2009

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2009 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌280% higher power demand at 190W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 4200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 6.7% in PassMark G3D (112 vs 105), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Mobility Radeon X1700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 40nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2010 generation instead of 2009. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 4200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 more expensive on MSRP at $50 vs $49, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 4.5% (2.2 vs 2.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 4200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Mobility Radeon X1700 has the stronger long-term case.

Mobility Radeon X1700 vs Radeon HD 4200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Radeon HD 4200

The Radeon HD 4200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 112 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X1700 scores 105 versus the Radeon HD 4200's 112 — the Radeon HD 4200 leads by 6.7%. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 4200 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4200). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4200).

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1700	Radeon HD 4200
G3D Mark Score	105	112+7%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	TeraScale
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS	1.36 TFLOPS+21%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	80 KB	160 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1700	Radeon HD 4200
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon X1700 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4200 carries 512 MB. Radeon HD 4200 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Mobility Radeon X1700 and 64-bit on the Radeon HD 4200.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1700	Radeon HD 4200
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1700	Radeon HD 4200
DirectX	9.0c	10.1+12%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4200). Decoder: Avivo vs UVD 2.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1700	Radeon HD 4200
Encoder	Avivo	UVD 2
Decoder	Avivo	UVD 2
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon X1700 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 4200's 190W — a 116.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1700	Radeon HD 4200
TDP	50W-74%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.1+250%	0.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Mobility Radeon X1700 came in at $49, while the Radeon HD 4200 launched at $50. On MSRP, Mobility Radeon X1700 was 2% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.1 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 2.2 (Radeon HD 4200) — the Radeon HD 4200 offers 4.8% better value. The newer card here is Mobility Radeon X1700 (2010 vs 2009).

Feature	Mobility Radeon X1700	Radeon HD 4200
MSRP	$49-2%	$50
Performance per Dollar	2.1	2.2+5%
Codename	Broadway	RV790
Release	January 7 2010	April 2 2009
Ranking	#846	#762

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