RADEON 9500 vs MOBILITY RADEON X300
RADEON 9500
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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 RADEON 9500 is positioned at rank 737 and the MOBILITY RADEON X300 is on rank 716, so the MOBILITY RADEON X300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9500
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON X300.
| Insight | RADEON 9500 | MOBILITY RADEON X300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON X300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY RADEON X300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 183.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9500 | MOBILITY RADEON X300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+183.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 RADEON 9500 and MOBILITY RADEON X300
RADEON 9500
The RADEON 9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.
MOBILITY RADEON X300
The MOBILITY RADEON X300 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: 34 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9500 scores 36 versus the MOBILITY RADEON X300's 34 — the RADEON 9500 leads by 5.9%. The RADEON 9500 is built on GCN 3.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON X300 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9500) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X300). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X300).
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | MOBILITY RADEON X300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 36+6% | 34 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+156% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS+266% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+540% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | MOBILITY RADEON X300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON 9500) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON X300) — the RADEON 9500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | MOBILITY RADEON X300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9500 draws 95W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X300's 50W — a 62.1% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X300). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | MOBILITY RADEON X300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 50W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.7+75% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the MOBILITY RADEON X300 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The MOBILITY RADEON X300 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9500) vs 3.4 (MOBILITY RADEON X300) — the MOBILITY RADEON X300 offers 183.3% better value. The RADEON 9500 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON 9500 | MOBILITY RADEON X300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $50-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 3.4+183% |
| Codename | Amethyst | Broadway |
| Release | September 29 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #420 | #846 |
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