Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT vs GeForce 315

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

2009Core: 550 MHz

GeForce 315

2020Core: 747 MHzBoost: 937 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

192

0.0%

Mobility Radeon X1700

Radeon HD 7310

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

196

+2.1%

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 XT is positioned at rank #697 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 XT

#687

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11309%

#689

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10252%

#690

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10225%

#694

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9298%

#695

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9234%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

100%

#698

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

97%

#699

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

97%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

95%

#701

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

93%

#703

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

#704

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#705

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

92%

#706

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

90%

#707

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

86%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

85%

#709

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

85%

#710

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

83%

#711

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

81%

#712

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

80%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 315 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The GeForce 315 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 315 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 XT.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT	GeForce 315
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 315 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 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce 315 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT and GeForce 315

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 192 points.

GeForce 315

The GeForce 315 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT scores 192 and the GeForce 315 reaches 196 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is built on TeraScale while the GeForce 315 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 640 (GeForce 315). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT	GeForce 315
G3D Mark Score	192	196+2%
Architecture	TeraScale	Pascal
Process Node	55 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	800 ×2+25%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.88 TFLOPS ×2	1.199 TFLOPS+36%
ROPs	16 ×2	16
TMUs	40 ×2+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB	240 KB+50%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT	GeForce 315
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)

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 315 has 512 MB. The GeForce 315 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 512 KB (GeForce 315) — the GeForce 315 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT	GeForce 315
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 10.1 (GeForce 315). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT	GeForce 315
DirectX	10.0	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs None (GeForce 315). Decoder: Avivo HD vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT	GeForce 315
Encoder	Avivo HD	None
Decoder	Avivo HD	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT draws 30W versus the GeForce 315's 20W — a 40% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 315). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT	GeForce 315
TDP	30W	20W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	168mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	6.4	9.8+53%

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the GeForce 315 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 315 costs 100+% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs Infinity (GeForce 315) — the GeForce 315 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 315 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).