RADEON 9800 vs MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

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 X700 XL is on rank 685, so the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800

#730

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

72380%

#732

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

65613%

#733

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

65440%

#737

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

59507%

#738

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

59100%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

100%

#742

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

67%

#743

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

67%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

53%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

40%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

40%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

33%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

27%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

27%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

20%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

20%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

20%

#753

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

20%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

13%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

7%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

#675

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

8899%

#677

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

8067%

#678

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

8046%

#682

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

7316%

#683

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

7266%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

100%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

93%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

90%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

87%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

86%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

84%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

83%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

#694

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

80%

#695

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#696

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

80%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

79%

#698

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

76%

#699

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

76%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2009). 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 X700 XL lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 X700 XL
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 97% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 4027.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9800	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4027.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399)	✅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.

RADEON 9800 Benchmark Check

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 and MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON 9800 scores 58 and the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL reaches 60 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON 9800 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL uses TeraScale, both on 4 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9800) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL).

Feature	RADEON 9800	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
G3D Mark Score	58	60+3%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	TeraScale
Process Node	4 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2560+220%	800 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS+1587%	0.88 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	64+300%	16 ×2
TMUs	160+300%	40 ×2
L2 Cache	8 MB+3100%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9800	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
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 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL has 512 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9800) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9800	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+3100%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9800 draws 55W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL's 30W — a 58.8% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9800	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
TDP	55W	30W-45%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	1.1	2.0+82%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9800 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $399, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 and now averages $10. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL costs 97.5% less ($389 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 9800) vs 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) — the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 5900% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2009).