Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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. 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.
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 RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2009). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16346.9% higher G3D Mark score and 4700% more VRAM (12 GB 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 RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-16346.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+16346.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $12), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 234.5% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+234.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) |
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 RTX 4070 Ti
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 RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT scores 192 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 16346.9%. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is built on TeraScale while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 55 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 192 | 31,578+16347% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2 | 7680+860% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 | 40.09 TFLOPS+4456% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 40 ×2 | 240+500% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 7.5 MB+4588% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 48 MB+19100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 4700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 12 GB+4700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 48 MB+19100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 Ultimate+20% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: Avivo HD vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | Avivo HD | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 161.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-89% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 285mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4 | 110.8+1631% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT costs 98% less ($578 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 234.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-75% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-98% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.0 | 53.5+234% |
| Codename | M98 | AD104 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #818 | #11 |
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