Mobility Radeon HD 2600 vs Radeon HD 3670
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 Radeon HD 3670 is on rank 320, so the Radeon HD 3670 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 Radeon HD 3670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB 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 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3670 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 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 3670
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.
Radeon HD 3670
The Radeon HD 3670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 169 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 scores 168 and the Radeon HD 3670 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 Radeon HD 3670 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 3670). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3670).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168 | 169 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1536+92% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+141% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 96+140% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 3670 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3670 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3670) — the Radeon HD 3670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3670). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs UVD (Radeon HD 3670). Decoder: Avivo HD vs UVD.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | UVD |
| Decoder | Avivo HD | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 3670's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4+386% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 3670 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 3670 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 11.3 (Radeon HD 3670) — the Radeon HD 3670 offers 101.8% better value.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 11.3+102% |
| Codename | Broadway | Cayman |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #596 |
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