RADEON 9800 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4225
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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 9800 is positioned at rank 740 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is on rank 718, so the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4225
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). 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 HD 4225 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.8% 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 | RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 96% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2926.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2926.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 and Mobility Radeon HD 4225
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 4225
The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 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: 66 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 scores 58 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4225's 66 — the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 leads by 13.8%. The RADEON 9800 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 uses TeraScale 2, both on 4 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9800) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4225).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 58 | 66+14% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON 9800 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9800) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9800 draws 55W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4225's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 50W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $399, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 costs 96.2% less ($384 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 9800) vs 4.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers 4300% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $100-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $399 | $15-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 4.4+4300% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | Broadway |
| Release | January 6 2025 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #98 | #846 |
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