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Radeon HD 4200
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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 HD 4200 is positioned at rank 308 and the Mobility Radeon X1700 is on rank 631, so the Radeon HD 4200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4200
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X1700.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4200 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑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 Radeon HD 4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 60% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4200 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60%) | ❌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 Radeon HD 4200 and Mobility Radeon X1700
Radeon HD 4200
The Radeon HD 4200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 112 points. Launch price was $249.
Mobility Radeon X1700
The Mobility Radeon X1700 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: 105 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 4200 scores 112 versus the Mobility Radeon X1700's 105 — the Radeon HD 4200 leads by 6.7%. The Radeon HD 4200 is built on TeraScale while the Mobility Radeon X1700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4200) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4200) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 112+7% | 105 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+21% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 4200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X1700 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 4200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4200) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4200) vs Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700). Decoder: UVD 2 vs Avivo.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | Avivo |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | Avivo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4200 draws 190W versus the Mobility Radeon X1700's 50W — a 116.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4200) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 2.1+250% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4200 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon HD 4200) vs 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) — the Radeon HD 4200 offers 60% better value. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2+60% | 7.0 |
| Codename | RV790 | Broadway |
| Release | April 2 2009 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #762 | #846 |
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