FirePro 2270 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
FirePro 2270
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro 2270 is positioned at rank #352 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12153.5% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2270.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12153.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+12153.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2270 scores 142 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 12153.5%. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142 | 17,400+12154% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4352+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+534% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 136+6% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4.3 MB+760% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 32 MB+4167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro 2270 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 2270 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 700% 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 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 8 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 32 MB+4167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2270) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 12 Ultimate+9% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 52.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 160W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-25% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 108.8+21660% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | AD106 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #423 | #59 |
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