FirePro 2270 vs GeForce 6600 GT
FirePro 2270
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GeForce 6600 GT
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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 6600 GT is on rank 340, so the GeForce 6600 GT 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 6600 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6600 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2270 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 6600 GT
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 6600 GT
The GeForce 6600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the GeForce 6600 GT reaches 143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 6600 GT uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142 | 143 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+52% | 1344 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+32% | 2.634 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+357% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+100% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2270 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6600 GT has 256 MB. The FirePro 2270 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 2270) vs 384 KB (GeForce 6600 GT) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+100% | 384 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2270) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6600 GT). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+22% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+110% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270) vs No (GeForce 6600 GT). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6600 GT).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the GeForce 6600 GT's 150W — a 58.5% difference. The GeForce 6600 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (GeForce 6600 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 183mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 150W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 183mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-20% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 1.0+100% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2270 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 6600 GT launched at $199 and now averages $50. The FirePro 2270 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (FirePro 2270) vs 2.9 (GeForce 6600 GT) — the FirePro 2270 offers 62.1% better value. The FirePro 2270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 6600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-25% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7+62% | 2.9 |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK104 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | August 16 2012 |
| Ranking | #423 | #472 |
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