FirePro 2450 vs Radeon X1600
FirePro 2450
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Radeon X1600
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon X1600 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 FirePro 2450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1600.
| Insight | FirePro 2450 | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $49 for the Radeon X1600, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 410% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2450 | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+410%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 X1600
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 X1600
The Radeon X1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2105 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2450 scores 51 and the Radeon X1600 reaches 49 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon X1600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro 2450) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1600). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450) vs 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51+4% | 49 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4608+1100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 19.4 TFLOPS+3433% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 288+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (FirePro 2450) vs Avivo (Radeon X1600). Decoder: UVD vs Avivo.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | Avivo |
| Decoder | UVD | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2450 draws 150W versus the Radeon X1600's 255W — a 51.9% difference. The FirePro 2450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2450) vs 350W (Radeon X1600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-41% | 255W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | 168mm |
| 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 X1600 launched at $199 and now averages $49. The FirePro 2450 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 1.0 (Radeon X1600) — the FirePro 2450 offers 410% better value. The Radeon X1600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro 2450 | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.1+410% | 1.0 |
| Codename | Opal | Navi 21 |
| Release | October 16 2013 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #879 | #34 |
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