Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT vs GeForce 9500 GT
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 9500 GT is on rank 647, so the GeForce 9500 GT 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 9500 GT
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 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9500 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| 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 (+300%) |
| 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 $15), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 27.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 XT and GeForce 9500 GT
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 9500 GT
The GeForce 9500 GT 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: 188 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT scores 192 and the GeForce 9500 GT reaches 188 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 9500 GT uses G9x, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 224 (GeForce 9500 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 192+2% | 188 |
| 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 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9500 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 9500 GT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| 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 9500 GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 None (GeForce 9500 GT). 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,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 9500 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | None |
| Decoder | Avivo HD | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT draws 30W versus the GeForce 9500 GT'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 9500 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 175mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+392% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the GeForce 9500 GT launched at $99 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT costs 20% less ($3 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 12.5 (GeForce 9500 GT) — the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT offers 28% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $99-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-20% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.0+28% | 12.5 |
| Codename | M98 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 9 2009 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #818 | #825 |
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