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Radeon Xpress 1270
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon X1450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Xpress 1270 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1270 | Mobility Radeon X1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+22.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X1450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X1450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $49), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 498.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1270 | Mobility Radeon X1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+498.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅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 Xpress 1270 and Mobility Radeon X1450
Radeon Xpress 1270
The Radeon Xpress 1270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points. Launch price was $179.
Mobility Radeon X1450
The Mobility Radeon X1450 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: 33 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Xpress 1270 scores 27 versus the Mobility Radeon X1450's 33 — the Mobility Radeon X1450 leads by 22.2%. The Radeon Xpress 1270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon X1450 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1450). Raw compute: 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1450).
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1270 | Mobility Radeon X1450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27 | 33+22% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+60% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.368 TFLOPS+111% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1270 | Mobility Radeon X1450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xpress 1270 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X1450 has 128 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1270 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon X1450) — the Radeon Xpress 1270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1270 | Mobility Radeon X1450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0b (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1270 | Mobility Radeon X1450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0b | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs AVIVO (Mobility Radeon X1450). Decoder: Avivo vs AVIVO.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1270 | Mobility Radeon X1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | AVIVO |
| Decoder | Avivo | AVIVO |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Xpress 1270 draws 150W versus the Mobility Radeon X1450's 50W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1270 | Mobility Radeon X1450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.7+250% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Xpress 1270 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon X1450 launched at $100 and now averages $10. The Mobility Radeon X1450 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 3.3 (Mobility Radeon X1450) — the Mobility Radeon X1450 offers 450% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1270 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1270 | Mobility Radeon X1450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.6 | 3.3+450% |
| Codename | Curacao | Broadway |
| Release | November 13 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #476 | #846 |
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