Quadro FX 1500 vs Mobility Radeon HD 2600

Quadro FX 1500

2008Core: 610 MHz

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 1500

189

170

+1.2%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

168

0.0%

Radeon HD 6250

Radeon HD 7290

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

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 Quadro FX 1500 is positioned at rank 398 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is on rank 663, so the Quadro FX 1500 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 Quadro FX 1500

#383

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

61554%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

100%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

100%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

100%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

96%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

96%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

92%

#404

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

83%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

83%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

75%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

71%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

67%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

67%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600

#653

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6463%

#655

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5858%

#656

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5843%

#660

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5313%

#661

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5277%

#663

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#664

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#666

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#667

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

98%

#668

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#669

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#670

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

98%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

90%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

90%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

86%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

86%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

85%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

85%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 2600.

Insight	Quadro FX 1500	Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 1500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 1500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 1500	Mobility Radeon HD 2600
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.

Quadro FX 1500 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 1500 and Mobility Radeon HD 2600

Quadro FX 1500

The Quadro FX 1500 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: 170 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 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: 168 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 1500 scores 170 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 reaches 168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1500) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1500) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2600).

Feature	Quadro FX 1500	Mobility Radeon HD 2600
G3D Mark Score	170+1%	168
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	240	800+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+80%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 1500	Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	Quadro FX 1500	Mobility Radeon HD 2600
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 1500 draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1500) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 1500	Mobility Radeon HD 2600
TDP	189W	50W-74%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	0.9	3.4+278%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 1500 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro FX 1500) vs 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) — the Quadro FX 1500 offers 1.8% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).