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Radeon HD 2600 XT
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Quadro P2200
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro P2200 is on rank 72, so the Quadro P2200 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 Quadro P2200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P2200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Quadro P2200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 2600 XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3216.6% higher G3D Mark score and 900% more VRAM (5 GB vs 512 MB). 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 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3216.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3216.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (16nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (5 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P2200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $227 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 484.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 2600 XT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+484.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($227) |
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 Quadro P2200
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.
Quadro P2200
The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 2600 XT scores 283 versus the Quadro P2200's 9,386 — the Quadro P2200 leads by 3216.6%. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 283 | 9,386+3217% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1280+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 3.822 TFLOPS+449% |
| ROPs | 8 | 40+400% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 480 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB+400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 2600 XT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2200 has 5 GB. The Quadro P2200 offers 900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) — the Quadro P2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 5 GB+900% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB+400% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2600 XT draws 25W versus the Quadro P2200's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-67% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 201mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3 | 125.1+1007% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429 and now averages $227. The Radeon HD 2600 XT costs 82.4% less ($187 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.1 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 41.3 (Quadro P2200) — the Quadro P2200 offers 481.7% better value. The Quadro P2200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-54% | $429 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-82% | $227 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.1 | 41.3+482% |
| Codename | Thames | GP106 |
| Release | January 7 2013 | June 10 2019 |
| Ranking | #883 | #281 |
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