Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT vs GeForce GTX 1060
Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
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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 XT is positioned at rank #637 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 XT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2009). The GeForce GTX 1060 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 XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9766.7% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 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 XT.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9766.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+9766.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+2300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $60), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 7957.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7957.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 XT and GeForce GTX 1060
Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT scores 102 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 9766.7%. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 102 | 10,064+9767% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Pascal |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2 | 2560+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 | 8.873 TFLOPS+908% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 ×2 | 160+300% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 960 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% 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 XT) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 6 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12+20% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5+36% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | UVD 1.0 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-83% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4 | 55.9+1544% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT costs 18.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 7885.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-80% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-18% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.1 | 167.7+7886% |
| Codename | M98 | GP104 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #818 | #137 |
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