FirePro 2450 vs RADEON 9800
FirePro 2450
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RADEON 9800
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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 RADEON 9800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The RADEON 9800 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| 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. Priced at $10 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 97% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3408.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3408.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399) |
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 RADEON 9800
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.
RADEON 9800
The RADEON 9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2450 scores 51 versus the RADEON 9800's 58 — the RADEON 9800 leads by 13.7%. The FirePro 2450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON 9800 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro 2450) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51 | 58+14% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+2604% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON 9800 has 128 MB. The FirePro 2450 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2450) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2450 draws 150W versus the RADEON 9800's 55W — a 92.7% difference. The RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2450) vs 350W (RADEON 9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 55W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 1.1+267% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON 9800 launched at $399 and now averages $399. The FirePro 2450 costs 97.5% less ($389 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9800) — the FirePro 2450 offers 5000% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-97% | $399 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.1+5000% | 0.1 |
| Codename | Opal | Strix Halo |
| Release | October 16 2013 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #879 | #98 |
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