Mobility Radeon HD 2600 vs Radeon HD 4350
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 4350 is on rank 239, so the Radeon HD 4350 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 4350
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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4350 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 194.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+194.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 4350
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 4350
The Radeon HD 4350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 165 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 scores 168 and the Radeon HD 4350 reaches 165 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 4350 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4350). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4350).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168+2% | 165 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+12% | 1 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4350 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4350 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4350). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: Avivo HD vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 4350).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | — |
| Decoder | Avivo HD | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 4350's 110W — a 75% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-55% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 72°C-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4+127% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 4350 launched at $35 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 4350 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) vs 16.5 (Radeon HD 4350) — the Radeon HD 4350 offers 194.6% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $35-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 16.5+195% |
| Codename | Broadway | RV770 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #876 |
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