RADEON 9800 SE vs MOBILITY RADEON 9700

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9700

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

17895%

#713

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

17847%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

16229%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

16118%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

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Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

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GeForce 7800 GTX

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82%

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RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

76%

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Radeon X1200

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75%

#725

Radeon 2100

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73%

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GeForce 6800

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69%

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Radeon 3100

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67%

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GeForce 6800 GT

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65%

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GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

62%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

60%

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Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

60%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

55%

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MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

55%

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GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). The RADEON 9800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 9800 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON 9800 SE	MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+12.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $30 for the RADEON 9800 SE, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 125% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9800 SE	MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+125%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($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.

RADEON 9800 SE Benchmark Check

MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 SE and MOBILITY RADEON 9700

RADEON 9800 SE

The RADEON 9800 SE 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: 24 points.

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 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: 27 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 SE scores 24 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 27 — the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 leads by 12.5%. The RADEON 9800 SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 4 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9700).

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	MOBILITY RADEON 9700
G3D Mark Score	24	27+13%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	TeraScale 2
Process Node	4 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2560+220%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS+1226%	1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+300%	40
L2 Cache	8 MB+3100%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	MOBILITY RADEON 9700
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9800 SE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 has 128 MB. The RADEON 9800 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the RADEON 9800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	MOBILITY RADEON 9700
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB+3100%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9800 SE draws 55W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	MOBILITY RADEON 9700
TDP	55W	50W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	0.4	0.5+25%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9800 SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 offers 125% better value. The RADEON 9800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).