Mobility Radeon X1900 vs GeForce RTX 4060
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. The Mobility Radeon X1900 is positioned at rank #599 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 X1900
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon X1900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14380% 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 X1900.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1900 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14380%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14380%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| 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 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 626.4% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon X1900.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1900 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+626.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060
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.
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X1900 scores 135 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 14380%. The Mobility Radeon X1900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1900) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1900) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 135 | 19,548+14380% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 3072+284% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+1249% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 40 | 96+140% |
| L1 Cache | 0.08 MB | 3 MB+3650% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 24 MB+9500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Mobility Radeon X1900 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon X1900 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 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 X1900) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 8 GB+3100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 24 MB+9500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1900) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12 Ultimate+33% |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 4.6+130% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1900 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 78.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1900) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-57% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 73°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7 | 170.0+6196% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X1900 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Mobility Radeon X1900 costs 95% less ($284 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Mobility Radeon X1900) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 626.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1900 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-84% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-95% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 65.4+627% |
| Codename | Broadway | AD107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #846 | #84 |
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