Quadro FX 1600M vs Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Quadro FX 1600M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro FX 1600M is positioned at rank 298 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is on rank 697, so the Quadro FX 1600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1600M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1600M | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1600M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro FX 1600M and Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Quadro FX 1600M
The Quadro FX 1600M 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: 195 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 192 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1600M scores 195 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT reaches 192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1600M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 195+2% | 192 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800 ×2+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2+41% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 1600M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT has 256 MB. The Quadro FX 1600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1600M draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT's 30W — a 145.2% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 6.4+540% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $12 |
| Codename | GT200B | M98 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #815 | #818 |
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