Mobility Radeon X2300 vs GeForce FX 5900XT

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 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X2300

#682

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11079%

#684

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10043%

#685

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10016%

#689

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9108%

#690

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9046%

#692

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#693

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#694

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#695

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

98%

#696

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

95%

#697

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

95%

#698

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

#699

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

93%

#700

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

91%

#701

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

91%

#702

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#703

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

90%

#704

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

88%

#705

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

85%

#706

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

84%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon X2300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900XT.

Insight	Mobility Radeon X2300	GeForce FX 5900XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+20%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon X2300 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.

Mobility Radeon X2300 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon X2300 and GeForce FX 5900XT

Mobility Radeon X2300

The Mobility Radeon X2300 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: 48 points.

GeForce FX 5900XT

The GeForce FX 5900XT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 40 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X2300 scores 48 versus the GeForce FX 5900XT's 40 — the Mobility Radeon X2300 leads by 20%. The Mobility Radeon X2300 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce FX 5900XT uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900XT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900XT).

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2300	GeForce FX 5900XT
G3D Mark Score	48+20%	40
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Rankine
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	800	1024 ×2+28%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS ×2+11%
ROPs	16	48 ×2+200%
TMUs	40	64 ×2+60%
L1 Cache	0.08 MB	1 MB+1150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2300	GeForce FX 5900XT
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900XT) — the GeForce FX 5900XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2300	GeForce FX 5900XT
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900XT). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2300	GeForce FX 5900XT
DirectX	9.0c	9.0a
OpenGL	2.1+40%	1.5
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon X2300 draws 50W versus the GeForce FX 5900XT's 365W — a 151.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2300	GeForce FX 5900XT
TDP	50W-86%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	218mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	1.0+900%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon X2300 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce FX 5900XT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5900XT costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5900XT) — the GeForce FX 5900XT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5900XT is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).