Radeon X1600 vs Mobility Radeon X1400
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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 X1600 is positioned at rank 364 and the Mobility Radeon X1400 is on rank 704, so the Radeon X1600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The Radeon X1600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon X1400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14% 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 Mobility Radeon X1400.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 | Mobility Radeon X1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+14%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 14% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon X1400.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 | Mobility Radeon X1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+14%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X1600 and Mobility Radeon X1400
Radeon X1600
The Radeon X1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2105 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.
Mobility Radeon X1400
The Mobility Radeon X1400 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 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 43 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1600 scores 49 versus the Mobility Radeon X1400's 43 — the Radeon X1600 leads by 14%. The Radeon X1600 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon X1400 uses TeraScale, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1600) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1400). Raw compute: 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1400).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Mobility Radeon X1400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 49+14% | 43 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+476% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.4 TFLOPS+2105% | 0.88 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 288+620% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Mobility Radeon X1400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1600 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X1400 has 128 MB. The Radeon X1600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Mobility Radeon X1400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1600) vs 9.0c (9_3) (Mobility Radeon X1400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Mobility Radeon X1400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 9.0c (9_3) |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1600) vs None (Mobility Radeon X1400). Decoder: Avivo vs AVIVO.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Mobility Radeon X1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | None |
| Decoder | Avivo | AVIVO |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1600 draws 255W versus the Mobility Radeon X1400's 30W — a 157.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Mobility Radeon X1400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 255W | 30W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 1.4+600% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1600 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon X1400 launched at $49 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (Radeon X1600) vs 0.9 (Mobility Radeon X1400) — the Radeon X1600 offers 11.1% better value. The Radeon X1600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 | Mobility Radeon X1400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $49-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.0+11% | 0.9 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | M98 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #34 | #927 |
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