FirePro 2270 vs GeForce 9650M GT
FirePro 2270
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GeForce 9650M 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 9650M GT is on rank 679, 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 9650M GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9650M GT.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9650M GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9650M GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 15.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 9650M 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 9650M GT
The GeForce 9650M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the GeForce 9650M GT reaches 137 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9650M GT uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 640 (GeForce 9650M GT). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9650M GT).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142+4% | 137 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+167% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9650M 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 2270) vs 2 MB (GeForce 9650M GT) — the GeForce 9650M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2270) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9650M GT). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270) vs No NVENC (G96) (GeForce 9650M GT). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 9650M GT).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | No NVENC (G96) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the GeForce 9650M GT's 75W — a 114% difference. The GeForce 9650M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (GeForce 9650M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 75W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-25% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 1.8+260% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2270 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9650M GT launched at $100 and now averages $25. The GeForce 9650M GT costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (FirePro 2270) vs 5.5 (GeForce 9650M GT) — the GeForce 9650M GT offers 17% better value. The GeForce 9650M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $100-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 5.5+17% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM107 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #423 | #671 |
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