FirePro 2450
VS
Mobility Radeon X2300

FirePro 2450 vs Mobility Radeon X2300

FirePro 2450

2013Core: 715 MHz
VS
AMD

Mobility Radeon X2300

2010Core: 700 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X2300

#682
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
11079%
#684
10043%
#685
10016%
#689
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
9108%
#690
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
9046%
#692
Mobility Radeon X2300 HD
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#693
Mobility Radeon HD 4250
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
100%
#694
Mobility Radeon X2300
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
100%
#695
Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $12
98%
#696
GeForce 8600 GTS
MSRP: $199|Avg: $35
95%
#697
GeForce 8800 GTX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $50
95%
#698
Mobility Radeon HD 3450
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
93%
#699
GeForce 8800 GTS
MSRP: $449|Avg: $50
93%
#700
GeForce 8600M GS
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
91%
#701
GeForce 7650 GS
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
91%
#702
Mobility Radeon X1400
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
90%
#703
GeForce 8600 GT
MSRP: $159|Avg: $15
90%
#704
GeForce 7900 GT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
88%
#705
GeForce 6150SE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
85%
#706
Mobility Radeon X1350
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
84%
#707
Mobility Radeon X1300
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 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.

InsightFirePro 2450Mobility 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.

InsightFirePro 2450Mobility 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

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureFirePro 2450Mobility 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)

FeatureFirePro 2450Mobility 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
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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.

FeatureFirePro 2450Mobility 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.

FeatureFirePro 2450Mobility Radeon X2300
DirectX
10.1+12%
9.0c
OpenGL
3.3+57%
2.1
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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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).

FeatureFirePro 2450Mobility 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.

FeatureFirePro 2450Mobility 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%
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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).

FeatureFirePro 2450Mobility 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