RADEON X600XT vs Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

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 HD serie 4200

#633

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5483%

#635

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4971%

#636

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4958%

#640

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4508%

#641

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4477%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

100%

#644

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#645

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

99%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#647

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

96%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

96%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

94%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

94%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

93%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

91%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X600XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The RADEON X600XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X600XT.

Insight	RADEON X600XT	Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%)
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 HD serie 4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $10 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 5.4% better value per dollar than the RADEON X600XT.

Insight	RADEON X600XT	Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5.4%)
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 X600XT Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X600XT and Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

RADEON X600XT

The RADEON X600XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $999.

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

The Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200 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: 97 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON X600XT scores 92 versus the Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200's 97 — the Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200 leads by 5.4%. The RADEON X600XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200 uses TeraScale, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RADEON X600XT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200). Raw compute: 23.04 TFLOPS (RADEON X600XT) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200).

Feature	RADEON X600XT	Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200
G3D Mark Score	92	97+5%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	TeraScale
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	5120+540%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.04 TFLOPS+2518%	0.88 TFLOPS
ROPs	128+700%	16
TMUs	320+700%	40
L1 Cache	1 MB+525%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X600XT	Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200
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. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X600XT) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200) — the RADEON X600XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X600XT	Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X600XT draws 300W versus the Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200's 30W — a 163.6% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X600XT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON X600XT	Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200
TDP	300W	30W-90%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	0.3	3.2+967%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X600XT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200 launched at $49 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (RADEON X600XT) vs 9.7 (Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200) — the Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200 offers 5.4% better value. The RADEON X600XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).