FirePro 2270 vs GeForce 9400
FirePro 2270
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GeForce 9400
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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 9400 is on rank 616, 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 9400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 107% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+107%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 9400
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 9400
The GeForce 9400 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: 147 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the GeForce 9400 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9400 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 384 (GeForce 9400). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142 | 147+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+286% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9400 has 512 MB. The FirePro 2270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 2270) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9400) — the GeForce 9400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2270) vs 10 (GeForce 9400). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+10% | 10 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270) vs None (GeForce 9400). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the GeForce 9400's 33W — a 157% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (GeForce 9400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 85.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 33W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-29% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 4.5+800% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2270 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9400 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9400 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (FirePro 2270) vs 9.8 (GeForce 9400) — the GeForce 9400 offers 108.5% better value. The GeForce 9400 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $59-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 9.8+109% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM108 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #423 | #847 |
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