FirePro 2260 vs GeForce 9450
FirePro 2260
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GeForce 9450
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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 9450 is on rank 690, 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 9450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9450.
| Insight | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.6%) |
| 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 (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 79.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+79.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 9450
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 9450
The GeForce 9450 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: 105 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2260 scores 113 versus the GeForce 9450's 105 — the FirePro 2260 leads by 7.6%. The FirePro 2260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9450 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2260) vs 640 (GeForce 9450). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9450).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 113+8% | 105 |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9450 has 512 MB. The FirePro 2260 offers 700% 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 2 MB (GeForce 9450) — the GeForce 9450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2260) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9450). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (10_0)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260) vs No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce 9450). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9450).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 1.0 | No NVENC (Tesla) |
| Decoder | UVD 1.0 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2260 draws 75W versus the GeForce 9450's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2260) vs 350W (GeForce 9450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5+7% | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2260 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9450 launched at $100 and now averages $25. The FirePro 2260 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.5 (FirePro 2260) vs 4.2 (GeForce 9450) — the FirePro 2260 offers 78.6% better value. The GeForce 9450 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $100-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.5+79% | 4.2 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM107 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #732 | #671 |
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