Mobility Radeon HD 2600 vs Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v is on rank 554, so the Mobility Radeon HD 530v 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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 530v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 108.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+108.3%) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 530v
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v 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: 175 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 scores 168 and the Mobility Radeon HD 530v reaches 175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 530v).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168 | 175+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 530v's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4 | 3.5+3% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 11.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers 108.9% better value.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $49-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 11.7+109% |
| Codename | Broadway | Broadway |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #846 |
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