Mobility Radeon X1700 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is positioned at rank #631 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11838.1% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 GB 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 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11838.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11838.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 756.8% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon X1700.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+756.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209) |
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 RTX 3050 8GB
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 RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X1700 scores 105 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 11838.1%. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105 | 12,535+11838% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 2560+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+712% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.08 MB | 2.5 MB+3025% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon X1700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 8 GB+3100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12 Ultimate+33% |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 4.6+130% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: Avivo vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | Avivo | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1700 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 66°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 96.4+4490% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Mobility Radeon X1700 costs 92.8% less ($194 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 757.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-80% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-93% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 60.0+757% |
| Codename | Broadway | GA106 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #846 | #211 |
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