Mobility Radeon HD 2600 vs GeForce 8500 GT
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is positioned at rank 663 and the GeForce 8500 GT is on rank 647, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8500 GT
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 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 2600 and GeForce 8500 GT
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 scores 168 and the GeForce 8500 GT reaches 169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 8500 GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 224 (GeForce 8500 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168 | 169 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8500 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 8500 GT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8500 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs No (GeForce 8500 GT). Decoder: Avivo HD vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8500 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | No |
| Decoder | Avivo HD | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 draws 50W versus the GeForce 8500 GT's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 350W (GeForce 8500 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4+209% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 8500 GT launched at $89 and now averages $15. The GeForce 8500 GT costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 11.3 (GeForce 8500 GT) — the GeForce 8500 GT offers 101.8% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $89-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 11.3+102% |
| Codename | Broadway | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 7 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #825 |
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