Mobility Radeon X2500 vs GeForce GTX 1060

Mobility Radeon X2500

2010Core: 700 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Mobility Radeon X2500

0.0%

Mobility Radeon X1400

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MOBILITY RADEON X700

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

10,064

+12173.2%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 X2500 is positioned at rank #668 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 X2500

#657

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6620%

#659

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6001%

#660

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5985%

#664

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5443%

#665

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5405%

#667

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

100%

#668

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#670

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#673

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#674

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

88%

#675

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#676

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

87%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

87%

#678

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

84%

#679

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

83%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

83%

#681

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

82%

#682

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

79%

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 GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon X2500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12173.2% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB 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 GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-12173.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+12173.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+2300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $60), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 2968.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon X2500	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2968.3%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 X2500 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon X2500 and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X2500 scores 82 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 12173.2%. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	82	10,064+12173%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	800	2560+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+692%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	80 KB	960 KB+1100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon X2500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	9.0c	12+33%
OpenGL	2.0	4.5+125%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	—	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	—	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon X2500 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	1.6	55.9+3394%

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon X2500 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Mobility Radeon X2500 costs 75% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2949.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).