MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL vs RADEON X600 PRO
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 X600 PRO is on rank 341, so the RADEON X600 PRO 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 X600 PRO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X600 PRO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The RADEON X600 PRO 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 RADEON X600 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X600 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X600 PRO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $10 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 11.7% better value per dollar than the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X600 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X600 PRO
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 X600 PRO
The RADEON X600 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL scores 60 versus the RADEON X600 PRO's 67 — the RADEON X600 PRO leads by 11.7%. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is built on TeraScale while the RADEON X600 PRO uses RDNA 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 2,048 (RADEON X600 PRO). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 PRO).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X600 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 60 | 67+12% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2 | 2048+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 | 6.39 TFLOPS+626% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 ×2 | 128+220% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X600 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 3 MB (RADEON X600 PRO) — the RADEON X600 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X600 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X600 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,WMV9 (RADEON X600 PRO).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X600 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | None |
| Decoder | — | MPEG-2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-1,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 | MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL draws 30W versus the RADEON X600 PRO's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 350W (RADEON X600 PRO). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X600 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 170mm |
| Height | — | 65mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0+400% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X600 PRO launched at $99 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 6.7 (RADEON X600 PRO) — the RADEON X600 PRO offers 11.7% better value. The RADEON X600 PRO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X600 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-51% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 6.7+12% |
| Codename | M98 | Navi 10 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | January 21 2020 |
| Ranking | #818 | #216 |
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