FirePro 2260 vs Mobility Radeon X1700

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 Mobility Radeon X1700 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 Mobility Radeon X1700: 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

✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 256 MB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
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163.3% HIGHER MSRP
$129 MSRPvs$49 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $49 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Mobility Radeon X1700

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($49 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
✅Delivers 144.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 256 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 256 MB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Mobility Radeon X1700 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $80 cheaper on MSRP at $49 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 144.6% (2.1 vs 0.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Mobility Radeon X1700 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 Mobility Radeon X1700 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.

Mobility Radeon X1700

The Mobility Radeon X1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 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 Mobility Radeon X1700's 105 — the FirePro 2260 leads by 7.6%. The FirePro 2260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon X1700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2260) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700).

Feature	FirePro 2260	Mobility Radeon X1700
G3D Mark Score	113+8%	105
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+46%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB+60%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 2260	Mobility Radeon X1700
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 2260 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X1700 carries 256 MB. FirePro 2260 gives you 1500% 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 Mobility Radeon X1700.

Feature	FirePro 2260	Mobility Radeon X1700
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2260) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 2260	Mobility Radeon X1700
DirectX	10.1+12%	9.0c
OpenGL	3.3+65%	2.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260) vs Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs Avivo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260) vs MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X1700).

Feature	FirePro 2260	Mobility Radeon X1700
Encoder	UVD 1.0	Avivo
Decoder	UVD 1.0	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2260 draws 75W versus the Mobility Radeon X1700's 50W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2260) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro 2260	Mobility Radeon X1700
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C-19%	80°C
Perf/Watt	1.5	2.1+40%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 2260 came in at $129, while the Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49. On MSRP, Mobility Radeon X1700 was 62% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.9 (FirePro 2260) vs 2.1 (Mobility Radeon X1700) — the Mobility Radeon X1700 offers 133.3% better value. The newer card here is FirePro 2260 (2012 vs 2010).

Feature	FirePro 2260	Mobility Radeon X1700
MSRP	$129	$49-62%
Performance per Dollar	0.9	2.1+133%
Codename	Cape Verde	Broadway
Release	June 13 2012	January 7 2010
Ranking	#732	#846

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