FirePro 2450 vs RADEON 9800 XT

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.

FirePro 2450 vs RADEON 9800 XT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro 2450 vs RADEON 9800 XT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 2450

2013

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 300W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 180mm, a 10mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (51 vs 57).
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

RADEON 9800 XT

2022

Why buy it

✅+11.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌100% higher power demand at 300W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RADEON 9800 XT is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 11.8% in PassMark G3D (57 vs 51), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RADEON 9800 XT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, 84 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2013. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RADEON 9800 XT makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro 2450 vs RADEON 9800 XT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 2450	RADEON 9800 XT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 XT carries 256 MB. FirePro 2450 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 2450 and 64-bit on the RADEON 9800 XT. 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%

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 2450 came in at $0, while the RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499. On MSRP, FirePro 2450 was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro 2450) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9800 XT) — the FirePro 2450 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is RADEON 9800 XT (2022 vs 2013).

Feature	FirePro 2450	RADEON 9800 XT
MSRP	$0-100%	$499
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	0.1
Codename	Opal	Navi 31
Release	October 16 2013	November 3 2022
Ranking	#879	#21

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