
Mobility Radeon X2300 HD vs FirePro 2450

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD
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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 X2300 HD is positioned at rank #694 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 X2300 HD
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X2300 HD.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X2300 HD and FirePro 2450

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD
The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD 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: 49 points.

FirePro 2450
The FirePro 2450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD scores 49 and the FirePro 2450 reaches 51 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro 2450 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD) vs 384 (FirePro 2450). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 49 | 51+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+104% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 96 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2450). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.1+12% |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 3.3+65% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD) vs UVD (FirePro 2450). Decoder: UVD vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2450).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD draws 50W versus the FirePro 2450's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD) vs 350W (FirePro 2450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 60°C-25% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0+233% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X2300 HD launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the FirePro 2450 launched at $0 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.9 (Mobility Radeon X2300 HD) vs 5.1 (FirePro 2450) — the FirePro 2450 offers 4.1% better value. The FirePro 2450 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 HD | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.9 | 5.1+4% |
| Codename | Broadway | Opal |
| Release | January 7 2010 | October 16 2013 |
| Ranking | #846 | #879 |
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