ATI Radeon HD 2400
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDATI Radeon HD 2400 Specifications
ATI Radeon HD 2400 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The ATI Radeon HD 2400 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
ATI Radeon HD 2400 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the ATI Radeon HD 2400's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The ATI Radeon HD 2400 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's ATI Radeon HD 2400 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The ATI Radeon HD 2400's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
ATI Radeon HD 2400 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the ATI Radeon HD 2400, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
ATI Radeon HD 2400 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the ATI Radeon HD 2400 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
TeraScale Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The ATI Radeon HD 2400 is built on AMD's TeraScale architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the ATI Radeon HD 2400 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's ATI Radeon HD 2400 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the ATI Radeon HD 2400 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the ATI Radeon HD 2400 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
ATI Radeon HD 2400 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the ATI Radeon HD 2400 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the ATI Radeon HD 2400. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
ATI Radeon HD 2400 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The ATI Radeon HD 2400 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the ATI Radeon HD 2400 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
ATI Radeon HD 2400 Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About ATI Radeon HD 2400
The ATI Radeon HD 2400 is a 65 nm part from AMD, built on the TeraScale architecture with the RV610 chip. It has a die size of 85 mm² and contains 180 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 2.1 million per square millimeter. This is an end-of-life card, released on February 18, 2008, and it is part of the Radeon R600 generation, specifically the HD 2400 series. The card uses a PCIe 1.0 x16 interface and is a single-slot design. It carries 256 MB of DDR2 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing a peak bandwidth of 7.920 GB/s. The memory clock is 495 MHz, with an effective data rate of 990 Mbps. The card has a TDP of 20 watts, no power connectors, and a suggested PSU of 200 watts. It is a low-power, single-slot card intended for basic entry-level output.
Benchmark Performance
The database records no benchmark scores for the ATI Radeon HD 2400, and its average benchmark score is listed as zero. However, its percentile versus all GPUs is 50, placing it exactly at the median of the entire GPU population in the database. This is a notable position: it suggests that the card is not a bottom-tier product, but rather sits in the middle of the pack, even though no actual performance numbers exist. The theoretical performance figures are modest. The FP32 compute rate is 31.84 GFLOPS, which is a low figure for any GPU. The pixel rate is 1.592 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1.592 GTexel/s. These rates are derived from the 40 shading units, 4 texture mapping units, and 4 render output units. The memory subsystem is a significant bottleneck: the 64-bit bus and DDR2 memory yield only 7.920 GB/s of bandwidth. With 256 MB of memory, the card is severely limited in terms of large workloads and framebuffer capacity. The 50th percentile is a statistical indicator, but without benchmark scores, the real-world performance is unknown. The 40 shading units are a modest count, and the 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs are similarly limited. The card is capable of basic 2D rendering and light 3D tasks, but it will struggle with any modern game or high-resolution workload. The 7.920 GB/s bandwidth is a hard limit, and the 256 MB memory is a constraint. The 50th percentile is the only quantitative measure of its performance, and it places the card in the middle of the database.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The ATI Radeon HD 2400 has no dedicated ray tracing cores and no dedicated tensor cores, as these fields are null in the specification. This is expected for a card from the TeraScale era, which predates ray tracing and AI acceleration. The API support is limited to DirectX 10.0 (specifically the 10_0 feature level) and OpenGL 3.3. There is no Vulkan support, meaning that any Vulkan-based application cannot run on this card. The display outputs are a single DVI port and a single S-Video port. This is a minimal set of outputs, lacking the DisplayPort connections found on later cards. The bus interface is PCIe 1.0 x16, which is an older generation of the PCIe bus. The feature set is limited to the DirectX 10 era, and it lacks the hardware features needed for modern rendering. The absence of tensor cores means that ray tracing or DLSS-style upscaling is not available. The 40 shading units are the only processing elements, and they are not designed for the complex workloads of modern graphics. The OpenGL 3.3 support is a limited version of the standard, and the card cannot run modern OpenGL applications. The card's feature set is a clear indicator of its age, and it is not compatible with contemporary graphics APIs.
How It Compares
The database lists no nearest rivals for the ATI Radeon HD 2400, so there are no direct percentage deltas to report against competing products. This is a significant gap in the analysis, as it prevents a head-to-head comparison. However, the card's position in the overall GPU population is given by its 50th percentile. This means that, in the database's distribution, half of all GPUs are below it and half are above it. Without any rival scores, the only comparison is to its own predecessor and successor. The predecessor is the Radeon R500 PCIe, and the successor is the Radeon R700. The HD 2400 sits between these two generations in the product stack. The predecessor was a PCIe-era card, while the successor is a later generation. The lack of rival data is a limitation, but the 50th percentile is a useful anchor. It indicates that the card is not a bottom-tier product, but it is also not a high-performance part. In the absence of any specific rival scores, the percentile is the only quantitative measure of its standing. The card is a mid-tier product, but its actual performance remains a mystery without benchmark data.
Power and Cooling
The ATI Radeon HD 2400 has a TDP of 20 watts, which is an extremely low power draw. This is reflected in the power requirements: the card has no power connectors, meaning it draws all power from the PCIe slot. The suggested PSU is a modest 200 watts, which is a low recommendation for most systems. The card is a single-slot design, so it does not occupy additional space in a chassis. The 65 nm process node is used, and the low TDP is a result of the modest specifications. The 180 million transistors are packed on an 85 mm² die, and the 20-watt TDP yields a focus on efficiency. The lack of power connectors simplifies installation, as no additional cables are required. The 200-watt PSU recommendation is a very low bar, and most systems will easily meet it. The card's power profile is one of its best attributes, making it suitable for low-power builds or basic systems. The single-slot design and low TDP also make it easy to cool, as a simple heatsink is sufficient. The card does not require any external power, and it runs cool and quiet.
Who Should Consider It
The ATI Radeon HD 2400 is a card for users who need a basic display output or a low-power 3D solution. With 256 MB of memory and a 64-bit bus, it is not suited for modern gaming. The card supports DirectX 10.0, so it can run some older titles at low settings, but the 31.84 GFLOPS of FP32 is a limiting factor. The 50th percentile suggests it is not the worst card in the database, but the lack of benchmarks makes its real-world performance uncertain. The card is end-of-life, so it is not a recommended purchase for new builds. However, for a legacy system that requires a PCIe 1.0 x16 card with a single DVI output, it could serve as a basic display card. The card has no ray tracing or tensor cores, so it is not suited for any modern features. The low TDP of 20 watts and the 200-watt PSU requirement make it a low-power option. For office work, 2D rendering, or as a fallback in a test system, it may be considered. The 1.592 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1.592 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 2D desktop tasks. The 7.920 GB/s bandwidth is a bit low, but for basic tasks, it is acceptable. The card is not for gamers or content creators, but for those who need a simple, low-power card. The 50th percentile indicates an average card, but without benchmarks, it is hard to judge. The 40 shading units are enough for basic 2D, but not for high resolutions. For a 1080p display, the card can handle a 2D desktop, but any 3D workload will be challenging. The card is a legacy product, and its use case is limited to basic systems.
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