Mobility Radeon HD 2600 vs GeForce 8600M GT

CPU

GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

2010Core: 700 MHz

GeForce 8600M GT

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

168

+2.4%

Radeon HD 6250

Radeon HD 7290

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

164

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 2600 is positioned at rank #663 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600

#653

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6463%

#655

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5858%

#656

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5843%

#660

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5313%

#661

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5277%

#663

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#664

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#666

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#667

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

98%

#668

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#669

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#670

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

98%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

90%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

90%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

86%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

86%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

85%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

85%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8600M GT.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 2600	GeForce 8600M GT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 Benchmark Check

GeForce 8600M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 2600 and GeForce 8600M 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 8600M GT

The GeForce 8600M 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: 164 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 scores 168 and the GeForce 8600M GT reaches 164 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 8600M GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 224 (GeForce 8600M GT).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600	GeForce 8600M GT
G3D Mark Score	168+2%	164
Architecture	TeraScale 2	G9x
Process Node	40 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	800+257%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600	GeForce 8600M 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600	GeForce 8600M GT
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8600M GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600	GeForce 8600M GT
DirectX	10.0	11.1 (10_0)+11%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: Avivo HD vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 8600M GT).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600	GeForce 8600M GT
Encoder	Avivo HD	—
Decoder	Avivo HD	PureVideo HD (VP2)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 draws 50W versus the GeForce 8600M 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 8600M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600	GeForce 8600M GT
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	3.4+209%	1.1

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 8600M GT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 8600M GT costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs Infinity (GeForce 8600M GT) — the GeForce 8600M GT offers Infinity% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).