FirePro 2450 vs GeForce RTX 4060

FirePro 2450

2013Core: 715 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

FirePro 2450 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro 2450 vs GeForce RTX 4060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 2450

2013

Why buy it

  • Measures 170mm instead of 240mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (51 vs 19,548).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • +38229.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 41.2% longer card at 240mm vs 170mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 38229.4% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 51), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while FirePro 2450 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro 2450 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro 2450

The FirePro 2450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2450 scores 51 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 38229.4%. The FirePro 2450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro 2450) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060).

FeatureFirePro 2450GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score
51
19,548+38229%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
384
3072+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5491 TFLOPS
15.11 TFLOPS+2652%
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
24
96+300%
L1 Cache
0.09 MB
3 MB+3233%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
24 MB+9500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The FirePro 2450 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 2450 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 2450GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 2450 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 2450 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2450) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 2450GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
24 MB+9500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 2450GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX
10.1
12 Ultimate+19%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (FirePro 2450) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2450) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

FeatureFirePro 2450GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder
UVD
NVENC 8th gen
Decoder
UVD
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2450 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 26.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2450) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 73°C.

FeatureFirePro 2450GeForce RTX 4060
TDP
150W
115W-23%
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
170mm
240mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
60°C-18%
73°C
Perf/Watt
0.3
170.0+56567%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 2450 came in at $0, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, FirePro 2450 was 100+% cheaper ($299 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro 2450) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the FirePro 2450 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro 2450GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP
$0-100%
$299
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
65.4
Codename
Opal
AD107
Release
October 16 2013
May 18 2023
Ranking
#879
#84

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