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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

#567

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

110%

#568

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

109%

#569

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

108%

#570

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

108%

#571

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

108%

#572

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

108%

#573

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

106%

#574

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

106%

#575

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

105%

#576

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

105%

#577

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

103%

#578

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

102%

#579

Radeon R8 M445DX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

102%

#580

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

101%

#581

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#582

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

100%

#583

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#584

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#585

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#586

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#587

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#588

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

98%

#589

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#590

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

97%

#592

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#593

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

95%

#594

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

95%

#595

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#596

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

94%

#597

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

MSRP: $1810|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT scores 192 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale (2005−2013) architecture (codename: M98), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 800 ×2 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 ×2 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ×2 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	192
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	TeraScale (2005−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	M98
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	800 ×2
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40 ×2
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16 ×2
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	550 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.88 TFLOPS ×2
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	22.00 ×2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 1.1 x16
Transistor Count	956 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#818

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.25 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 10.0, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.0
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x VGA — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Avivo HD, decoder: Avivo HD— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	Avivo HD
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	Avivo HD
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT draws 30W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 70°C under load.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
TDPPower consumption under load	30W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	70°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $12 (MSRP: $199), the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT delivers 16 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #818 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$199
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$12
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#818
Release Date	January 9 2009
Release Year	2009

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16 ×2
TMUs	40 ×2
Vram	0.25 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	550 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	800 ×2
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	956 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	22.00 ×2
Manufacturing Process	55 nm
Floating Point Performance	0.88 TFLOPS ×2