FirePro 2270 vs GeForce RTX 3060

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FirePro 2270

2014Core: 850 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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FirePro 2270 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Performance Spectrum

FirePro 2270

1 GB 274

142

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16,995

+11868.3%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

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RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

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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.

FirePro 2270 vs GeForce RTX 3060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro 2270 vs GeForce RTX 3060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 2270

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Measures 170mm instead of 242mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (142 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+11868.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 5320.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 1.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌42.4% longer card at 242mm vs 170mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 11868.3% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 142), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, and 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $180 more expensive on MSRP at $329 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5320.3% (51.7 vs 1.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 2270 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2270 scores 142 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 11868.3%. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	FirePro 2270	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	142	16,995+11868%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+266%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	3.5 MB+600%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	3 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 2270 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro 2270	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 2270 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 2270 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 2270) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 2270	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	12 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	3 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2270) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro 2270	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	11	12 Ultimate+9%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	FirePro 2270	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	UVD 2.3	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	UVD 2.3	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 46.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro 2270	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	274W	170W-38%
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	170mm	242mm
Height	69mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	60°C-20%	75
Perf/Watt	0.5	100.0+19900%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 2270 came in at $149, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. On MSRP, FirePro 2270 was 54.7% cheaper ($180 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.0 (FirePro 2270) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 5070% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2014).

Feature	FirePro 2270	GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP	$149-55%	$329
Performance per Dollar	1.0	51.7+5070%
Codename	Tahiti	GA106
Release	January 18 2014	January 12 2021
Ranking	#423	#114

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