Mobility Radeon X1900 vs Radeon HD 6290M
Mobility Radeon X1900
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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 X1900 is positioned at rank 599 and the Radeon HD 6290M is on rank 597, so the Radeon HD 6290M 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 X1900
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6290M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6290M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% 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 X1900.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1900 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6290M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 X1900 and Radeon HD 6290M
Mobility Radeon X1900
The Mobility Radeon X1900 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: 135 points.
Radeon HD 6290M
The Radeon HD 6290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon X1900 scores 135 and the Radeon HD 6290M reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon X1900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6290M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1900) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6290M). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1900) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 135 | 140+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 960+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+17% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1900 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6290M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6290M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon X1900) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6290M) — the Radeon HD 6290M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1900 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6290M's 75W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1900) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6290M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7+42% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6290M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Broadway | Blackcomb |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #846 | #654 |
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