FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 9300M GS
FirePro 2260
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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 FirePro 2260 is positioned at rank 360 and the GeForce 9300M GS is on rank 686, so the FirePro 2260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2260 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9300M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 56.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+56.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2260 and GeForce 9300M GS
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 9300M GS
The GeForce 9300M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 118 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2260 scores 113 and the GeForce 9300M GS reaches 118 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9300M GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2260) vs 384 (GeForce 9300M GS). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M GS).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 113 | 118+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS+82% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 2260 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300M GS has 256 MB. The FirePro 2260 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2260) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300M GS) — the GeForce 9300M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+1500% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2260) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300M GS). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260) vs No (GeForce 9300M GS). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9300M GS).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 1.0 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2260 draws 75W versus the GeForce 9300M GS's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 9300M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2260) vs 350W (GeForce 9300M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-19% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 3.6+140% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2260 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9300M GS launched at $100 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9300M GS costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.5 (FirePro 2260) vs 11.8 (GeForce 9300M GS) — the GeForce 9300M GS offers 57.3% better value. The GeForce 9300M GS is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $100-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.5 | 11.8+57% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM108 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #732 | #880 |
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