Mobility Radeon X2500 vs Quadro FX 540

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 540 is on rank 397, so the Quadro FX 540 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

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 Quadro FX 540

#382

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

54715%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

100%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

89%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

89%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

89%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

85%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

85%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

81%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

74%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

74%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

67%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

63%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

59%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon X2500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 540.

Insight	Mobility Radeon X2500	Quadro FX 540
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon X2500	Quadro FX 540
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon X2500 and Quadro FX 540

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.

Quadro FX 540

The Quadro FX 540 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: 81 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon X2500 scores 82 and the Quadro FX 540 reaches 81 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 Quadro FX 540 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 240 (Quadro FX 540). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 540).

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	Quadro FX 540
G3D Mark Score	82+1%	81
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	Quadro FX 540
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)

The Mobility Radeon X2500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 540 has 128 MB. The Mobility Radeon X2500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	Quadro FX 540
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon X2500 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 540's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 350W (Quadro FX 540). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Mobility Radeon X2500	Quadro FX 540
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
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 540 launched at $299 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 5.4 (Quadro FX 540) — the Mobility Radeon X2500 offers 1.9% better value. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).