
MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL vs GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

MOBILITY RADEON X700 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. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is positioned at rank #685 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL and GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL scores 60 and the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra reaches 59 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is built on TeraScale while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 60+2% | 59 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Rankine |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2+317% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2+27% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 40 ×2+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 256 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has 256 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0b (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0b | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 2.1+40% | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL draws 30W versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 116W — a 117.8% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-74% | 116W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 229mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0+300% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | M98 | GF116 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | March 15 2011 |
| Ranking | #818 | #761 |
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