FirePro 2270 vs Radeon HD 4290
FirePro 2270
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Radeon HD 4290
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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 Radeon HD 4290 is on rank 304, so the Radeon HD 4290 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 Radeon HD 4290
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4290.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 4290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4290 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 197.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+197.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Radeon HD 4290
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.
Radeon HD 4290
The Radeon HD 4290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the Radeon HD 4290 reaches 141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 4290 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4290). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4290).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142 | 141 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+156% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+156% | 1.36 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+220% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro 2270 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4290 has 512 MB. The FirePro 2270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 2270) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4290) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2270) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4290). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+9% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4290). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the Radeon HD 4290's 190W — a 36.2% difference. The Radeon HD 4290 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4290). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 190W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 170mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.7+40% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2270 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 4290 launched at $60 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 4290 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (FirePro 2270) vs 14.1 (Radeon HD 4290) — the Radeon HD 4290 offers 200% better value. The FirePro 2270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $60-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 14.1+200% |
| Codename | Tahiti | RV790 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #423 | #762 |
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