MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL vs RADEON X800 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 X800 PRO is on rank 371, so the RADEON X800 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 X800 PRO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 PRO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The RADEON X800 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 X800 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the RADEON X800 PRO, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 38.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+38.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL and RADEON X800 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 X800 PRO
The RADEON X800 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL scores 60 versus the RADEON X800 PRO's 65 — the RADEON X800 PRO leads by 8.3%. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is built on TeraScale while the RADEON X800 PRO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 3,840 (RADEON X800 PRO). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 PRO).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 60 | 65+8% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2 | 3840+380% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 | 16.17 TFLOPS+1738% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 96+500% |
| TMUs | 40 ×2 | 240+500% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 768 KB+380% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X800 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)
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 PRO 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800 PRO) — the RADEON X800 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL draws 30W versus the RADEON X800 PRO's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 350W (RADEON X800 PRO). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-88% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0+567% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X800 PRO launched at $399 and now averages $15. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 4.3 (RADEON X800 PRO) — the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 39.5% better value. The RADEON X800 PRO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-88% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0+40% | 4.3 |
| Codename | M98 | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #818 | #65 |
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