
FirePro 2450 vs Mobility Radeon X2300

FirePro 2450
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X2300
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X2300.
| Insight | FirePro 2450 | Mobility Radeon X2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 59.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2450 | Mobility Radeon X2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+59.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 2450 and Mobility Radeon X2300

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.

Mobility Radeon X2300
The Mobility Radeon X2300 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: 48 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2450 scores 51 versus the Mobility Radeon X2300's 48 — the FirePro 2450 leads by 6.3%. The FirePro 2450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon X2300 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro 2450) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X2300). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2300).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Mobility Radeon X2300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51+6% | 48 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+104% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+20% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Mobility Radeon X2300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2450 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X2300 has 128 MB. The FirePro 2450 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Mobility Radeon X2300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2300). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Mobility Radeon X2300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (FirePro 2450) vs AVIVO (Mobility Radeon X2300). Decoder: UVD vs AVIVO. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2450) vs MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X2300).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Mobility Radeon X2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | AVIVO |
| Decoder | UVD | AVIVO |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2450 draws 150W versus the Mobility Radeon X2300's 50W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2450) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X2300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Mobility Radeon X2300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-25% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 1.0+233% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon X2300 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The FirePro 2450 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 3.2 (Mobility Radeon X2300) — the FirePro 2450 offers 59.4% better value. The FirePro 2450 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Mobility Radeon X2300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.1+59% | 3.2 |
| Codename | Opal | Broadway |
| Release | October 16 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #879 | #846 |
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