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GeForce 9600M GT
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Mobility Radeon HD 2600
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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 9600M GT is positioned at rank 640 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is on rank 663, so the GeForce 9600M 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 9600M GT
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9600M GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9600M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑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 GeForce 9600M GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9600M GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9600M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9600M GT and Mobility Radeon HD 2600
GeForce 9600M GT
The GeForce 9600M 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: 163 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 9600M GT scores 163 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 reaches 168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600M 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 9600M GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 163 | 168+3% |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 800+257% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600M 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 9600M GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 has 256 MB. The GeForce 9600M GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 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 9600M GT) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9600M GT) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs Avivo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600M GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | Avivo HD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600M 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 9600M GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 3.4+209% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9600M GT launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9600M GT costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9600M GT) vs 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) — the GeForce 9600M GT offers 46.4% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-20% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+46% | 5.6 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Broadway |
| Release | July 15 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #825 | #846 |
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