Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT vs GeForce 8600 GTS
Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
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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 XT is positioned at rank 697 and the GeForce 8600 GTS is on rank 698, so the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT 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 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8600 GTS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8600 GTS offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 8600 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $35), it costs 66% less, resulting in a 202.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 8600 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+202.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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 XT and GeForce 8600 GTS
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 8600 GTS
The GeForce 8600 GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 185 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT scores 192 and the GeForce 8600 GTS reaches 185 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is built on TeraScale while the GeForce 8600 GTS uses G9x, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 224 (GeForce 8600 GTS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 8600 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 192+4% | 185 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | G9x |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 8600 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8600 GTS has 512 MB. The GeForce 8600 GTS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 8600 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8600 GTS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 8600 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs No (GeForce 8600 GTS). Decoder: Avivo HD vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8600 GTS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 8600 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | No |
| Decoder | Avivo HD | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT draws 30W versus the GeForce 8600 GTS's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 8600 GTS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 8600 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 198mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+433% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the GeForce 8600 GTS launched at $199 and now averages $35. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT costs 65.7% less ($23 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 5.3 (GeForce 8600 GTS) — the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT offers 201.9% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 8600 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-66% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.0+202% | 5.3 |
| Codename | M98 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 9 2009 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #818 | #825 |
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