Mobility Radeon X2300 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9800
Mobility Radeon X2300
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 X2300 is positioned at rank 694 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is on rank 737, so the Mobility Radeon X2300 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 X2300
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon X2300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X2300 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X2300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X2300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 73.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X2300 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+73.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 and MOBILITY RADEON 9800
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.
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 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: 46 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon X2300 scores 48 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 reaches 46 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon X2300 is built on TeraScale 2 while the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9800).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 48+4% | 46 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X2300 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 has 256 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 9.0b (MOBILITY RADEON 9800). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0b |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: AVIVO (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs None (MOBILITY RADEON 9800). Decoder: AVIVO vs VideoShader HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | AVIVO | None |
| Decoder | AVIVO | VideoShader HD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X2300 draws 50W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9800's 50W — a 0% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0+11% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X2300 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 launched at $229 and now averages $25. The Mobility Radeon X2300 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (Mobility Radeon X2300) vs 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) — the Mobility Radeon X2300 offers 77.8% better value.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2300 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-79% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.2+78% | 1.8 |
| Codename | Broadway | Broadway |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #846 |
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