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Quadro FX 580
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Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
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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 580 is positioned at rank 355 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is on rank 697, so the Quadro FX 580 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 580
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 580 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| 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
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $500), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4319.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 580 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4319.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 580 and Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Quadro FX 580
The Quadro FX 580 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: 181 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
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 580 scores 181 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT's 192 — the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT leads by 6.1%. The Quadro FX 580 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 580) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 580) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181 | 192+6% |
| 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 580 | 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 580 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT has 256 MB. The Quadro FX 580 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | 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 580 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 580) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | 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 Quadro FX 580 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $12. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT costs 97.6% less ($488 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (Quadro FX 580) vs 16.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) — the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT offers 3900% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $12-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.4 | 16.0+3900% |
| Codename | GT200B | M98 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #815 | #818 |
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