FirePro 2260 vs Radeon X1600 XT
FirePro 2260
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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.
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 Radeon X1600 XT is on rank 345, so the Radeon X1600 XT 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 Radeon X1600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon X1600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.7% better value per dollar than the FirePro 2260.
| Insight | FirePro 2260 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon X1600 XT
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.
Radeon X1600 XT
The Radeon X1600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 116 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2260 scores 113 and the Radeon X1600 XT reaches 116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon X1600 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2260) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1600 XT). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260) vs 23.04 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 XT).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 113 | 116+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 5120+900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS+2900% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 32 | 320+900% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 2260 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1600 XT 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 4 MB (Radeon X1600 XT) — the Radeon X1600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2260 draws 75W versus the Radeon X1600 XT's 300W — a 120% difference. The FirePro 2260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2260) vs 350W (Radeon X1600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-75% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5+275% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2260 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.5 (FirePro 2260) vs 7.7 (Radeon X1600 XT) — the Radeon X1600 XT offers 2.7% better value. The Radeon X1600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro 2260 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-35% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.5 | 7.7+3% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Navi 21 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #732 | #35 |
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