RADEON X600 SE vs MOBILITY RADEON 9800
RADEON X600 SE
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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 X600 SE is positioned at rank 354 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is on rank 737, so the RADEON X600 SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X600 SE
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X600 SE is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The RADEON X600 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X600 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.5% 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 9800.
| Insight | RADEON X600 SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X600 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $25 for the MOBILITY RADEON 9800, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 432.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X600 SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+432.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 X600 SE and MOBILITY RADEON 9800
RADEON X600 SE
The RADEON X600 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 8 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 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: 46 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X600 SE scores 49 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9800's 46 — the RADEON X600 SE leads by 6.5%. The RADEON X600 SE is built on RDNA 2.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RADEON X600 SE) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 8.942 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 SE) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9800).
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 49+7% | 46 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+124% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.942 TFLOPS+698% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+180% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+540% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X600 SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 has 256 MB. The RADEON X600 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RADEON X600 SE) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) — the RADEON X600 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X600 SE draws 132W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9800's 50W — a 90.1% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X600 SE) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9800). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W | 50W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.9+125% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X600 SE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 launched at $229 and now averages $25. The RADEON X600 SE costs 80% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (RADEON X600 SE) vs 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) — the RADEON X600 SE offers 444.4% better value. The RADEON X600 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON X600 SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-56% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-80% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8+444% | 1.8 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Broadway |
| Release | December 8 2023 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #176 | #846 |
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