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MOBILITY RADEON X600
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RADEON X550XT
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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 X600 is positioned at rank 693 and the RADEON X550XT is on rank 330, so the RADEON X550XT 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 X600
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X550XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X550XT is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The RADEON X550XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X550XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON X600.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+12%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON X600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $40 for the RADEON X550XT, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 257.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+257.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON X600 and RADEON X550XT
MOBILITY RADEON X600
The MOBILITY RADEON X600 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: 50 points.
RADEON X550XT
The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON X600 scores 50 versus the RADEON X550XT's 56 — the RADEON X550XT leads by 12%. The MOBILITY RADEON X600 is built on TeraScale 2 while the RADEON X550XT uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X600) vs 512 (RADEON X550XT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X600) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 50 | 56+12% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+11% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X600 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X550XT has 512 MB. The RADEON X550XT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON X600) vs 512 KB (RADEON X550XT) — the RADEON X550XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0b (MOBILITY RADEON X600) vs 9.0b (RADEON X550XT). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0b | 9.0b |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (MOBILITY RADEON X600) vs None (RADEON X550XT). Decoder: Video Shader vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (MOBILITY RADEON X600) vs MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | Video Shader | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON X600 draws 50W versus the RADEON X550XT's 50W — a 0% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X600) vs 350W (RADEON X550XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 65.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 65-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.1+10% |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON X600 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X550XT launched at $50 and now averages $40. The MOBILITY RADEON X600 costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X600) vs 1.4 (RADEON X550XT) — the MOBILITY RADEON X600 offers 257.1% better value. The RADEON X550XT is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X600 | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-75% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0+257% | 1.4 |
| Codename | Broadway | Lexa |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #846 | #772 |
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