FirePro 2270 vs GeForce 210
FirePro 2270
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GeForce 210
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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 2270 is positioned at rank 352 and the GeForce 210 is on rank 599, so the FirePro 2270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 210
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 210 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce 210 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 210.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $30 for the FirePro 2270, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 483.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+483.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 2270 and GeForce 210
FirePro 2270
The FirePro 2270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 142 points.
GeForce 210
The GeForce 210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 138 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the GeForce 210 reaches 138 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 210 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 384 (GeForce 210). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142+3% | 138 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+337% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+256% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 2270) vs 512 KB (GeForce 210) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2270) vs 10.1 (GeForce 210). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270) vs None (GeForce 210). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 210).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the GeForce 210's 10W — a 185.9% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (GeForce 210). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 10W-96% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-20% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 13.8+2660% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2270 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 210 launched at $50 and now averages $5. The GeForce 210 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (FirePro 2270) vs 27.6 (GeForce 210) — the GeForce 210 offers 487.2% better value. The GeForce 210 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $50-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $5-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 27.6+487% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GP108B |
| Release | January 18 2014 | February 20 2019 |
| Ranking | #423 | #643 |
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