Mobility Radeon X1700 vs Radeon X1950 GT
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 Radeon X1950 GT is on rank 339, so the Radeon X1950 GT 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 Radeon X1950 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1950 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The Radeon X1950 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon X1700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1950 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X1700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon X1950 GT, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 223.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+223.6%) | ❌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 Radeon X1950 GT
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 X1950 GT
The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon X1700 scores 105 and the Radeon X1950 GT reaches 106 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon X1950 GT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1950 GT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105 | 106 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 5120+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 23.8 TFLOPS+2025% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 40 | 320+700% |
| L1 Cache | 0.08 MB | 1 MB+1150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon X1950 GT has 512 MB. The Radeon X1950 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1950 GT) — the Radeon X1950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1950 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs Avivo (Radeon X1950 GT). Decoder: Avivo vs Avivo.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | Avivo |
| Decoder | Avivo | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1700 draws 50W versus the Radeon X1950 GT's 335W — a 148.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 350W (Radeon X1950 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-85% | 335W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 230mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1+600% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1950 GT launched at $140 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 2.2 (Radeon X1950 GT) — the Mobility Radeon X1700 offers 218.2% better value. The Radeon X1950 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-65% | $140 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0+218% | 2.2 |
| Codename | Broadway | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 10 2022 |
| Ranking | #846 | #25 |
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