Radeon HD 4350 vs Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Radeon HD 4350
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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 4350 is positioned at rank 239 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is on rank 663, so the Radeon HD 4350 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 4350
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4350 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4350 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 194.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4350 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+194.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 4350 and Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Radeon HD 4350
The Radeon HD 4350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 165 points. Launch price was $199.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4350 scores 165 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 reaches 168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4350 is built on TeraScale while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4350) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4350) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2600).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4350 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 165 | 168+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+12% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4350 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 4350 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 4350 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4350 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4350) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4350 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs Avivo HD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 4350) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4350 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | Avivo HD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4350 draws 110W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600's 50W — a 75% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4350) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 72°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4350 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 50W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 72°C-10% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 3.4+127% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4350 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 4350 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.5 (Radeon HD 4350) vs 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) — the Radeon HD 4350 offers 194.6% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4350 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-65% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.5+195% | 5.6 |
| Codename | RV770 | Broadway |
| Release | June 25 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #876 | #846 |
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