RADEON X800 GT vs Mobility Radeon HD 3450
RADEON X800 GT
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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 X800 GT is positioned at rank 361 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is on rank 700, so the RADEON X800 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 GT
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 GT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The RADEON X800 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800 GT.
| Insight | RADEON X800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 3450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 8.3% better value per dollar than the RADEON X800 GT.
| Insight | RADEON X800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+8.3%) |
| 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 X800 GT and Mobility Radeon HD 3450
RADEON X800 GT
The RADEON X800 GT 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 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 84 points. Launch price was $649.
Mobility Radeon HD 3450
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 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: 91 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X800 GT scores 84 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3450's 91 — the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 leads by 8.3%. The RADEON X800 GT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 GT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3450).
| Feature | RADEON X800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 84 | 91+8% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+476% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+1752% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 128+700% | 16 |
| TMUs | 288+620% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+1150% | 0.08 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 GT) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) — the RADEON X800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 GT draws 300W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3450's 50W — a 142.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3450). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 50W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 1.8+500% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 GT launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 launched at $100 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (RADEON X800 GT) vs 6.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 offers 8.9% better value. The RADEON X800 GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON X800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $100-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 6.1+9% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Broadway |
| Release | October 28 2020 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #42 | #846 |
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