Mobility Radeon HD 2400 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Mobility Radeon HD 2400
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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. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is positioned at rank #687 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2009). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18783.3% higher G3D Mark score and 4700% more VRAM (12 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 2400.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-18783.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+18783.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 100% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 53% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+53%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2400 and GeForce RTX 3060
Mobility Radeon HD 2400
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 90 points.
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 scores 90 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 18783.3%. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 90 | 16,995+18783% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Ampere |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 3584+348% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+1348% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 3.5 MB+2088% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 4700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 12 GB+4700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 Ultimate+20% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 1.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 140% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-82% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0 | 100.0+3233% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $1, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 costs 99.7% less ($288 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 90.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 offers 53.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-76% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1-100% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.0+53% | 58.8 |
| Codename | M98 | GA106 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #927 | #114 |
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