Mobility Radeon X2500 vs Radeon RX 7600
Mobility Radeon X2500
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X2500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 7600 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 Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20120.7% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 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 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20120.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20120.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1113.2% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon X2500.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X2500 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1113.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Radeon RX 7600
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.
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X2500 scores 82 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 20120.7%. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82 | 16,581+20121% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 2048+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+1842% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 512 KB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 X2500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon X2500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 3100% 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 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 8 GB+3100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12.2+36% |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 4.6+130% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | — | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X2500 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 107% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-70% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 100.5+6181% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X2500 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Mobility Radeon X2500 costs 94% less ($235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (Mobility Radeon X2500) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 1105.5% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X2500 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-81% | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-94% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 66.3+1105% |
| Codename | Broadway | Navi 33 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #846 | #118 |
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