Mobility Radeon HD 2600
VS
Quadro FX 1500

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 vs Quadro FX 1500

AMD

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

2010Core: 700 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro FX 1500

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is positioned at rank 663 and the Quadro FX 1500 is on rank 398, so the Quadro FX 1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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
5858%
#656
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
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 Quadro FX 1500

#383
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
61554%
#398
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
100%
#399
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
100%
#400
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
100%
#401
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
96%
#402
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
96%
#403
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
92%
#404
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
83%
#406
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
83%
#407
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
75%
#409
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
71%
#410
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
67%
#411
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
67%
#413
GRID P4-1Q
MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
50%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 2600.

InsightMobility Radeon HD 2600Quadro FX 1500
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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

The Quadro FX 1500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 1500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightMobility Radeon HD 2600Quadro FX 1500
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+1.2%)
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 Quadro FX 1500

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 1500

The Quadro FX 1500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 scores 168 and the Quadro FX 1500 reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 1500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1500). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1500).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 2600Quadro FX 1500
G3D Mark Score
168
170+1%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
800+233%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.12 TFLOPS+80%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
40
80+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 2600Quadro FX 1500
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)

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

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 2600Quadro FX 1500
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 1500's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 2600Quadro FX 1500
TDP
50W-74%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
3.4+278%
0.9
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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 1500 launched at $699 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 5.7 (Quadro FX 1500) — the Quadro FX 1500 offers 1.8% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 2600Quadro FX 1500
MSRP
$100-86%
$699
Avg Price (30d)
$30
$30
Performance per Dollar
5.6
5.7+2%
Codename
Broadway
GT200B
Release
January 7 2010
November 11 2008
Ranking
#846
#815