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GeForce 8500 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 GeForce 8500 GT is positioned at rank 647 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is on rank 663, so the GeForce 8500 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8500 GT
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8500 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 2600.
| Insight | GeForce 8500 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8500 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8500 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8500 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8500 GT and Mobility Radeon HD 2600
GeForce 8500 GT
The GeForce 8500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 169 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 2600
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 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: 168 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8500 GT scores 169 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 reaches 168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8500 GT is built on G9x while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600).
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 169 | 168 |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 800+257% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 8500 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 has 256 MB. The GeForce 8500 GT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8500 GT) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs Avivo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8500 GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600).
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | Avivo HD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8500 GT draws 150W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600's 50W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 173mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 3.4+209% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8500 GT launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The GeForce 8500 GT costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.3 (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) — the GeForce 8500 GT offers 101.8% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-11% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3+102% | 5.6 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Broadway |
| Release | July 15 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #825 | #846 |
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