RADEON X800 SE vs Mobility Radeon X1900
RADEON X800 SE
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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 SE is positioned at rank 719 and the Mobility Radeon X1900 is on rank 599, so the Mobility Radeon X1900 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 SE
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). The RADEON X800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon X1900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon X1900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800 SE.
| Insight | RADEON X800 SE | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X1900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.8% better value per dollar than the RADEON X800 SE.
| Insight | RADEON X800 SE | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.8%) |
| 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 SE and Mobility Radeon X1900
RADEON X800 SE
The RADEON X800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.
Mobility Radeon X1900
The Mobility Radeon X1900 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: 135 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X800 SE scores 130 and the Mobility Radeon X1900 reaches 135 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Mobility Radeon X1900 uses TeraScale 2, both on 4 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON X800 SE) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1900). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 SE) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1900).
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 130 | 135+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+220% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS+1226% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 160+300% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 8 MB (RADEON X800 SE) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X1900) — the RADEON X800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0b (RADEON X800 SE) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1900). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0b | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 SE draws 55W versus the Mobility Radeon X1900's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 SE) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1900). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 50W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 2.7+13% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 SE launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon X1900 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.7 (RADEON X800 SE) vs 9.0 (Mobility Radeon X1900) — the Mobility Radeon X1900 offers 3.4% better value. The RADEON X800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $49-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.7 | 9.0+3% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | Broadway |
| Release | January 6 2025 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #98 | #846 |
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