FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 315M

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.

FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 315M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 315M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 2260

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce 315M

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 315M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.8% in PassMark G3D (115 vs 113), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 2260 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro 2260 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce 315M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 315M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro 2260

The FirePro 2260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce 315M

The GeForce 315M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 2260 scores 113 and the GeForce 315M reaches 115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 315M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2260) vs 640 (GeForce 315M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 315M).

Feature	FirePro 2260	GeForce 315M
G3D Mark Score	113	115+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	1.306 TFLOPS+70%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 315M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 2260 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro 2260	GeForce 315M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 2260 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 315M carries 512 MB. FirePro 2260 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 2260 and 128-bit on the GeForce 315M. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2260) vs 2 MB (GeForce 315M) — the GeForce 315M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 2260	GeForce 315M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2260) vs 10.1 (GeForce 315M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 2260	GeForce 315M
DirectX	10.1	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260) vs None (GeForce 315M). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315M).

Feature	FirePro 2260	GeForce 315M
Encoder	UVD 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 1.0	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2260 draws 75W versus the GeForce 315M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 315M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2260) vs 350W (GeForce 315M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro 2260	GeForce 315M
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C-24%	85°C
Perf/Watt	1.5	1.5

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 315M (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro 2260	GeForce 315M
MSRP	$129	—
Codename	Cape Verde	GM107
Release	June 13 2012	October 27 2015
Ranking	#732	#671

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