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FirePro 2270
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Radeon X1900 GT
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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 X1900 GT is on rank 354, 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 X1900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1900 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon X1900 GT 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 Radeon X1900 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2270 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1900 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the FirePro 2270, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 54.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+54.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2270 and Radeon X1900 GT
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 X1900 GT
The Radeon X1900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 146 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the Radeon X1900 GT reaches 146 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon X1900 GT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142 | 146+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 5376+163% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+1378% |
| ROPs | 32 | 192+500% |
| TMUs | 128 | 336+163% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 6 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1900 GT has 256 MB. The FirePro 2270 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 2270) vs 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 6 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the Radeon X1900 GT's 300W — a 9.1% difference. The FirePro 2270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (Radeon X1900 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W-9% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2270 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 and now averages $20. The Radeon X1900 GT costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (FirePro 2270) vs 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT offers 55.3% better value. The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-50% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 7.3+55% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Navi 31 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #423 | #21 |
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