RADEON X300SE vs MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700
RADEON X300SE
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 X300SE is positioned at rank 343 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is on rank 710, so the RADEON X300SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X300SE
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X300SE is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The RADEON X300SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X300SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X300SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $60 for the RADEON X300SE, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 310.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X300SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+310.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅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 X300SE and MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700
RADEON X300SE
The RADEON X300SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points.
MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700
The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 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: 39 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X300SE scores 38 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 reaches 39 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X300SE is built on RDNA 1.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (RADEON X300SE) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (RADEON X300SE) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700).
| Feature | RADEON X300SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 38 | 39+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+76% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS+314% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 88+120% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X300SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X300SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 has 128 MB. The RADEON X300SE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (RADEON X300SE) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) — the RADEON X300SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X300SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X300SE draws 100W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X300SE) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X300SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.8+100% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X300SE launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 costs 75% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (RADEON X300SE) vs 2.6 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 offers 333.3% better value. The RADEON X300SE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON X300SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $49-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $15-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.6 | 2.6+333% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Broadway |
| Release | May 28 2020 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #336 | #846 |
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