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FirePro 2270
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Radeon HD 6290M
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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 Radeon HD 6290M is on rank 597, 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 Radeon HD 6290M
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 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 6290M.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 2270 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 Radeon HD 6290M
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 6290M
The Radeon HD 6290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the Radeon HD 6290M 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 Radeon HD 6290M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6290M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142+1% | 140 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+113% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+167% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6290M has 512 MB. The FirePro 2270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 2270) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6290M) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the Radeon HD 6290M's 75W — a 114% difference. The Radeon HD 6290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6290M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 75W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 1.9+280% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | Blackcomb |
| Release | January 18 2014 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #423 | #654 |
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