Mobility Radeon X2500 vs GeForce 9100M G
Mobility Radeon X2500
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Performance Spectrum - 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is positioned at rank 668 and the GeForce 9100M G is on rank 598, so the GeForce 9100M G 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 X2500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9100M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9100M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 X2500.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X2500 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9100M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9100M G holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X2500 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅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 X2500 and GeForce 9100M G
Mobility Radeon X2500
The Mobility Radeon X2500 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: 82 points.
GeForce 9100M G
The GeForce 9100M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 83 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon X2500 scores 82 and the GeForce 9100M G reaches 83 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9100M G uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 384 (GeForce 9100M G). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9100M G).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82 | 83+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+24% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X2500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9100M G has 512 MB. The GeForce 9100M G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9100M G) — the GeForce 9100M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9100M G). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11.1 (10_0)+23% |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 2.1+5% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 9100M G).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | None |
| Decoder | — | PureVideo VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X2500 draws 50W versus the GeForce 9100M G's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9100M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 350W (GeForce 9100M G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 2.5+56% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X2500 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9100M G launched at $30 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9100M G costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 8.3 (GeForce 9100M G) — the GeForce 9100M G offers 50.9% better value. The GeForce 9100M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $30-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 8.3+51% |
| Codename | Broadway | GM108 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #846 | #847 |
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