
FirePro 2450 vs MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

FirePro 2450
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2450.
| Insight | FirePro 2450 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+17.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 17.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2450 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X700 XL

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 X700 XL
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2450 scores 51 versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL's 60 — the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL leads by 17.6%. The FirePro 2450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro 2450) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51 | 60+18% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800 ×2+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2+60% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40 ×2+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 160 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 9_0b (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9_0b |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2450) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | — |
| Decoder | UVD | — |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-1,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2450 draws 150W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2450) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 2.0+567% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) — the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 17.6% better value. The FirePro 2450 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.1 | 6.0+18% |
| Codename | Opal | M98 |
| Release | October 16 2013 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #879 | #818 |
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