RADEON X800 XL vs MOBILITY RADEON X700
RADEON X800 XL
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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 XL is positioned at rank 368 and the MOBILITY RADEON X700 is on rank 717, so the RADEON X800 XL 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 XL
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 XL is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The RADEON X800 XL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 XL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON X700.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XL | MOBILITY RADEON X700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| 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 X800 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the MOBILITY RADEON X700, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 37.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XL | MOBILITY RADEON X700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 XL and MOBILITY RADEON X700
RADEON X800 XL
The RADEON X800 XL 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: 69 points. Launch price was $649.
MOBILITY RADEON X700
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 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: 67 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X800 XL scores 69 and the MOBILITY RADEON X700 reaches 67 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 XL is built on RDNA 2.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 XL) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XL) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X700).
| Feature | RADEON X800 XL | MOBILITY RADEON X700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 69+3% | 67 |
| 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 XL | MOBILITY RADEON X700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XL comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 has 128 MB. The RADEON X800 XL offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 XL) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON X700) — the RADEON X800 XL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XL | MOBILITY RADEON X700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 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 XL draws 300W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700's 50W — a 142.9% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 XL) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XL | MOBILITY RADEON X700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 50W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 1.3+550% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 XL launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The RADEON X800 XL costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (RADEON X800 XL) vs 3.4 (MOBILITY RADEON X700) — the RADEON X800 XL offers 35.3% better value. The RADEON X800 XL is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON X800 XL | MOBILITY RADEON X700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $100-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.6+35% | 3.4 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Broadway |
| Release | October 28 2020 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #42 | #846 |
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