FirePro 2260 vs GeForce9400M
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 GeForce9400M is on rank 630, 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 GeForce9400M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% 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 GeForce9400M.
| Insight | FirePro 2260 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 2260 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce9400M
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.
GeForce9400M
The GeForce9400M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2260 scores 113 versus the GeForce9400M's 106 — the FirePro 2260 leads by 6.6%. The FirePro 2260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce9400M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2260) vs 384 (GeForce9400M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 113+7% | 106 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+18% |
| 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 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce9400M has 512 MB. The FirePro 2260 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2260) vs 1 MB (GeForce9400M) — the GeForce9400M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2260) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce9400M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| 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) (GeForce9400M). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce9400M).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 1.0 | No NVENC (Tesla) |
| Decoder | UVD 1.0 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2260 draws 75W versus the GeForce9400M's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2260) vs 350W (GeForce9400M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-24% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 3.2+113% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce9400M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM108 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #732 | #847 |
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