FirePro 2270 vs Mobility Radeon HD 3650
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 2270 is positioned at rank 352 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is on rank 593, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3650.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.2%) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3650
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 3650
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3650).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142+1% | 140 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+156% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+211% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+540% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 2270) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2270) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+9% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270) vs UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3650's 50W — a 138.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 50W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 2.8+460% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2270 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (FirePro 2270) vs 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 97.9% better value. The FirePro 2270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $49-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 9.3+98% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Broadway |
| Release | January 18 2014 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #423 | #846 |
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