Radeon X1650 SE vs Mobility Radeon 4100

Radeon X1650 SE

2023Boost: 2581 MHz

Mobility Radeon 4100

2009Core: 550 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon X1650 SE

250

0.0%

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

+14.1%

Mobility Radeon X1400

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MOBILITY RADEON X700

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

Radeon R9 Fury

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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.

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 4100

#655

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6580%

#657

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5965%

#658

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5949%

#662

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5410%

#663

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5373%

#665

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#666

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#667

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

99%

#668

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#669

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#670

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#673

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#674

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

87%

#675

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#676

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

86%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

86%

#678

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

83%

#679

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1650 SE is significantly newer (2023 vs 2009). The Radeon X1650 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon 4100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon 4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1650 SE.

Insight	Radeon X1650 SE	Mobility Radeon 4100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+14.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon 4100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 14.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1650 SE.

Insight	Radeon X1650 SE	Mobility Radeon 4100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14.1%)
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.

Radeon X1650 SE Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon 4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1650 SE and Mobility Radeon 4100

Radeon X1650 SE

The Radeon X1650 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 17 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points. Launch price was $549.

Mobility Radeon 4100

The Mobility Radeon 4100 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: 81 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1650 SE scores 71 versus the Mobility Radeon 4100's 81 — the Mobility Radeon 4100 leads by 14.1%. The Radeon X1650 SE is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon 4100 uses TeraScale, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon 4100).

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Mobility Radeon 4100
G3D Mark Score	71	81+14%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	TeraScale
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2560+220%	800
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+300%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Mobility Radeon 4100
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Mobility Radeon 4100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon 4100). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Mobility Radeon 4100
DirectX	9.0c	10.1+12%
OpenGL	2.1	3.3+57%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1650 SE) vs None (Mobility Radeon 4100). Decoder: Avivo vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon 4100).

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Mobility Radeon 4100
Encoder	Avivo	None
Decoder	Avivo	UVD 2
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1650 SE draws 250W versus the Mobility Radeon 4100's 30W — a 157.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon 4100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	Mobility Radeon 4100
TDP	250W	30W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-17%	90
Perf/Watt	0.3	2.7+800%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1650 SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon 4100 launched at $49 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 1.7 (Mobility Radeon 4100) — the Mobility Radeon 4100 offers 21.4% better value. The Radeon X1650 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2009).