Radeon HD 2600 XT vs GeForce 610M
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 Radeon HD 2600 XT is positioned at rank 677 and the GeForce 610M is on rank 49, so the GeForce 610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2600 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 610M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2600 XT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 610M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 610M holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 106.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+106.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Radeon HD 2600 XT and GeForce 610M
Radeon HD 2600 XT
The Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 283 points.
GeForce 610M
The GeForce 610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2600 XT scores 283 and the GeForce 610M reaches 292 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 610M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 384 (GeForce 610M). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 283 | 292+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 192 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 1 MB (GeForce 610M) — the GeForce 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2600 XT draws 25W versus the GeForce 610M's 33W — a 27.6% difference. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 610M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-24% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3+28% | 8.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 610M costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.1 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 14.6 (GeForce 610M) — the GeForce 610M offers 105.6% better value. The GeForce 610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.1 | 14.6+106% |
| Codename | Thames | GM108 |
| Release | January 7 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #883 | #847 |
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