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FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 8400M G

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FirePro 2260

2012Core: 750 MHz
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GeForce 8400M G

2014Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
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FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 8400M G Performance Spectrum

FirePro 2260
4 GB 75
113
+7.6%
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GeForce 8400M G
0.125 GB 33
105
0.0%
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brand logoGeForce Go 6600
brand logoGeForce 8400
brand logoGeForce G205M
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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.

FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 8400M G: 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

  • ✅3100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 128 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.
  • ❌
    158% HIGHER MSRP
    $129 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
  • ❌127.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 33W.

GeForce 8400M G

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 139.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 33W instead of 75W, a 42W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2014 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro 2260 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 7.6% in PassMark G3D (113 vs 105), 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 128 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 8400M G makes the most sense to buy today. It is $79 cheaper on MSRP at $50 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 139.7% (2.1 vs 0.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 8400M G is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro 2260 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 8400M G Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce 8400M G

The GeForce 8400M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2260 scores 113 versus the GeForce 8400M G's 105 — the FirePro 2260 leads by 7.6%. The FirePro 2260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 8400M G uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2260) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M G). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M G).

FeatureFirePro 2260GeForce 8400M G
G3D Mark Score
113+8%
105
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.768 TFLOPS
0.8632 TFLOPS+12%
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+100%
16
L1 Cache
128 KB
192 KB+50%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 8400M G 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.

FeatureFirePro 2260GeForce 8400M G
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 8400M G carries 128 MB. FirePro 2260 gives you 3100% 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 8400M G. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2260) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400M G) — the GeForce 8400M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 2260GeForce 8400M G
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+3100%
0.125 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2260) vs 11.1 (GeForce 8400M G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro 2260GeForce 8400M G
DirectX
10.1
11.1+10%
OpenGL
3.3
3.3
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce 8400M G). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400M G).

FeatureFirePro 2260GeForce 8400M G
Encoder
UVD 1.0
PureVideo HD
Decoder
UVD 1.0
PureVideo HD
Codecs
MPEG-2
MPEG-2,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2260 draws 75W versus the GeForce 8400M G's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 8400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2260) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.

FeatureFirePro 2260GeForce 8400M G
TDP
75W
33W-56%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
168mm
—
Height
69mm
—
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
65°C-13%
75°C
Perf/Watt
1.5
3.2+113%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 2260 came in at $129, while the GeForce 8400M G launched at $50. On MSRP, GeForce 8400M G was 61.2% cheaper ($79 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.9 (FirePro 2260) vs 2.1 (GeForce 8400M G) — the GeForce 8400M G offers 133.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 8400M G (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro 2260GeForce 8400M G
MSRP
$129
$50-61%
Performance per Dollar
0.9
2.1+133%
Codename
Cape Verde
GM108
Release
June 13 2012
March 12 2014
Ranking
#732
#854
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