FirePro 2450 vs RADEON 9800 XT
FirePro 2450
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RADEON 9800 XT
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The RADEON 9800 XT 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 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.8% 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 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $30 for the RADEON 9800 XT, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 168.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 XT
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 XT
The RADEON 9800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 57 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2450 scores 51 versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 57 — the RADEON 9800 XT leads by 11.8%. The FirePro 2450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON 9800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro 2450) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51 | 57+12% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5376+1300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+9275% |
| ROPs | 8 | 192+2300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 336+1300% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 3 MB+3233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XT has 256 MB. The FirePro 2450 offers 100% 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 6 MB (RADEON 9800 XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 9_0 (RADEON 9800 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9_0 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2450 draws 150W versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 300W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro 2450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2450) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 180mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-50% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 180mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3+50% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 and now averages $30. The FirePro 2450 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 1.9 (RADEON 9800 XT) — the FirePro 2450 offers 168.4% better value. The RADEON 9800 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.1+168% | 1.9 |
| Codename | Opal | Navi 31 |
| Release | October 16 2013 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #879 | #21 |
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