Radeon HD 2600 XT vs Quadro FX 2500M

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 FX 2500M is on rank 282, so the Quadro FX 2500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2600 XT

#666

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7646%

#668

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6931%

#669

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6913%

#673

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6286%

#674

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6243%

#676

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

100%

#678

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#679

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

96%

#681

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

94%

#682

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

91%

#684

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

86%

#685

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#686

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

80%

#687

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

77%

#688

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

75%

#689

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

74%

#690

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

72%

#691

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2500M

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Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

97%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

95%

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GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

92%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

91%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

90%

#267

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6777%

#282

Quadro FX 2500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

98%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

97%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

95%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

95%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

94%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

93%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

91%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

90%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 2600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 29.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 2500M.

Insight	Radeon HD 2600 XT	Quadro FX 2500M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+29.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-29.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 2600 XT 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.

Radeon HD 2600 XT Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2600 XT and Quadro FX 2500M

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 FX 2500M

The Quadro FX 2500M 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: 218 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 2600 XT scores 283 versus the Quadro FX 2500M's 218 — the Radeon HD 2600 XT leads by 29.8%. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 2500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2500M). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2500M).

Feature	Radeon HD 2600 XT	Quadro FX 2500M
G3D Mark Score	283+30%	218
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	480+100%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS+12%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 2600 XT	Quadro FX 2500M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 2600 XT	Quadro FX 2500M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 2600 XT draws 25W versus the Quadro FX 2500M's 189W — a 153.3% difference. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2500M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.