RADEON X800 PRO vs MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
RADEON X800 PRO
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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 X800 PRO is positioned at rank 371 and the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is on rank 685, so the RADEON X800 PRO 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 PRO
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 PRO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The RADEON X800 PRO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X800 PRO | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.3%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the RADEON X800 PRO, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 38.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 PRO | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+38.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 PRO and MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
RADEON X800 PRO
The RADEON X800 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points. Launch price was $579.
MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL 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 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X800 PRO scores 65 versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL's 60 — the RADEON X800 PRO leads by 8.3%. The RADEON X800 PRO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL uses TeraScale, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL).
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 65+8% | 60 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+380% | 800 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS+1738% | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 240+500% | 40 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+380% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X800 PRO comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL has 512 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) — the RADEON X800 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 PRO draws 250W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL's 30W — a 157.1% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 30W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 2.0+567% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 PRO launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 and now averages $10. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) — the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 39.5% better value. The RADEON X800 PRO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $49-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.3 | 6.0+40% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | M98 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #65 | #818 |
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