MOBILITY RADEON X1800 vs Radeon HD 3300
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
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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 X1800 is positioned at rank 730 and the Radeon HD 3300 is on rank 251, so the Radeon HD 3300 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 X1800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $50), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 876.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+876.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 X1800 and Radeon HD 3300
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 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: 130 points.
Radeon HD 3300
The Radeon HD 3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 127 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 scores 130 and the Radeon HD 3300 reaches 127 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 3300 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3300). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3300).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 130+2% | 127 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+71% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1800 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3300 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3300) — the Radeon HD 3300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 3300). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.0+11% |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 3.3+65% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 3300's 186W — a 115.3% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-73% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6+271% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 3300 launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 3300 costs 90% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.6 (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) vs 25.4 (Radeon HD 3300) — the Radeon HD 3300 offers 876.9% better value. The Radeon HD 3300 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $30-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $5-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.6 | 25.4+877% |
| Codename | Broadway | Cayman |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #846 | #598 |
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