Mobility Radeon X2500
VS
Quadro FX 370

Mobility Radeon X2500 vs Quadro FX 370

AMD

Mobility Radeon X2500

2010Core: 700 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro FX 370

2008Core: 610 MHz

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 Quadro FX 370 is on rank 373, so the Quadro FX 370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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
6001%
#660
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
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 Quadro FX 370

#358
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
22728%
#373
Quadro FX 370
MSRP: $129|Avg: $500
100%
#374
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
94%
#375
RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
94%
#376
GRID M6-0B
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
94%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
92%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
89%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
86%
#380
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
86%
#381
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
82%
#382
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
82%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
72%
#384
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
68%
#385
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
66%
#386
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
66%
#387
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
65%
#388
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
65%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X2500.

InsightMobility Radeon X2500Quadro FX 370
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon X2500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X2500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3154% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightMobility Radeon X2500Quadro FX 370
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+3154%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 Quadro FX 370

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 370

The Quadro FX 370 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 84 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon X2500 scores 82 and the Quadro FX 370 reaches 84 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 370 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 240 (Quadro FX 370). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 370).

FeatureMobility Radeon X2500Quadro FX 370
G3D Mark Score
82
84+2%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
800+233%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.12 TFLOPS+80%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
40
80+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMobility Radeon X2500Quadro FX 370
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureMobility Radeon X2500Quadro FX 370
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 10.0 (Quadro FX 370). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureMobility Radeon X2500Quadro FX 370
DirectX
9.0c
10.0+11%
OpenGL
2.0
2.1+5%
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 370).

FeatureMobility Radeon X2500Quadro FX 370
Encoder
None
Decoder
PureVideo 2
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon X2500 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 370's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 350W (Quadro FX 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureMobility Radeon X2500Quadro FX 370
TDP
50W-74%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
1.6+300%
0.4
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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon X2500 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 370 launched at $129 and now averages $500. The Mobility Radeon X2500 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 370) — the Mobility Radeon X2500 offers 2650% better value. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).

FeatureMobility Radeon X2500Quadro FX 370
MSRP
$50-61%
$129
Avg Price (30d)
$15-97%
$500
Performance per Dollar
5.5+2650%
0.2
Codename
Broadway
GT200B
Release
January 7 2010
November 11 2008
Ranking
#846
#815