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MOBILITY RADEON X700
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RADEON X800 XL
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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 X700 is positioned at rank 717 and the RADEON X800 XL is on rank 368, so the RADEON X800 XL 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 X700
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 XL
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 XL is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The RADEON X800 XL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 XL 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 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X800 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the MOBILITY RADEON X700, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 37.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X700 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Path of Exile 2
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON X700 and RADEON X800 XL
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.
RADEON X800 XL
The RADEON X800 XL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 69 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 scores 67 and the RADEON X800 XL 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 RADEON X800 XL uses RDNA 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 XL). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XL).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 67 | 69+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 4608+476% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+1752% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 40 | 288+620% |
| L1 Cache | 0.08 MB | 1 MB+1150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X700 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 XL has 256 MB. The RADEON X800 XL offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800 XL) — the RADEON X800 XL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 draws 50W versus the RADEON X800 XL's 300W — a 142.9% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 350W (RADEON X800 XL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3+550% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the RADEON X800 XL launched at $349 and now averages $15. The RADEON X800 XL costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (MOBILITY RADEON X700) vs 4.6 (RADEON X800 XL) — the RADEON X800 XL offers 35.3% better value. The RADEON X800 XL is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-71% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.4 | 4.6+35% |
| Codename | Broadway | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #846 | #42 |
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