MOBILITY RADEON X700 vs Quadro FX 3000

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 X700 is positioned at rank #717 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 X700

#707

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

16204%

#709

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

14690%

#710

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

14651%

#714

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

13322%

#715

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

13231%

#717

MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#718

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#719

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

97%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

82%

#721

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

76%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

67%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

63%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

61%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

60%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

57%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

55%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

54%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

51%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

49%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

49%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

45%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON X700.

Insight	MOBILITY RADEON X700	Quadro FX 3000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 3000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 37.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	MOBILITY RADEON X700	Quadro FX 3000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+37.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 X700 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON X700 and Quadro FX 3000

MOBILITY RADEON X700

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 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: 67 points.

Quadro FX 3000

The Quadro FX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 69 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 scores 67 and the Quadro FX 3000 reaches 69 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 3000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3000). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3000).

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON X700	Quadro FX 3000
G3D Mark Score	67	69+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800+233%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS+80%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON X700	Quadro FX 3000
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)

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3000 has 256 MB. The Quadro FX 3000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON X700	Quadro FX 3000
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 9_0a (Quadro FX 3000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON X700	Quadro FX 3000
DirectX	9.0b	9_0a
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 3000's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON X700	Quadro FX 3000
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	1.3+225%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 3000 launched at $0 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 3000 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 4.6 (Quadro FX 3000) — the Quadro FX 3000 offers 35.3% better value. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).