MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL vs RADEON 9800
MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
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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 X700 XL is positioned at rank 685 and the RADEON 9800 is on rank 740, so the MOBILITY RADEON X700 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 XL
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2009). The RADEON 9800 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 RADEON 9800.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 97% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 4027.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4027.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399) |
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 RADEON 9800
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.
RADEON 9800
The RADEON 9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.
Graphics Performance
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL scores 60 and the RADEON 9800 reaches 58 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is built on TeraScale while the RADEON 9800 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 55 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 60+3% | 58 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2 | 2560+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 | 14.85 TFLOPS+1587% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 ×2 | 160+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | 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 X700 XL comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 has 128 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL draws 30W versus the RADEON 9800's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 350W (RADEON 9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-45% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0+82% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON 9800 launched at $399 and now averages $399. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL costs 97.5% less ($389 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9800) — the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 5900% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2009).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-88% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-97% | $399 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0+5900% | 0.1 |
| Codename | M98 | Strix Halo |
| Release | January 9 2009 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #818 | #98 |
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