FirePro 2460 vs FirePro 3D V3700

FirePro 2460

2012Core: 750 MHz

FirePro 3D V3700

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 2460

170

0.0%

Radeon HD 6250

Radeon HD 7290

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

179

+5.3%

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 2460 is positioned at rank 353 and the FirePro 3D V3700 is on rank 303, so the FirePro 3D V3700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2460

#338

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15716%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

100%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

97%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

97%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

96%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

95%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

94%

#361

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

94%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

91%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

86%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

85%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

85%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

84%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3700

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

87%

#288

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8162%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

97%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

96%

#307

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

94%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

94%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

93%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

91%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

90%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

88%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

87%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

87%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

85%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V3700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2460 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 2460	FirePro 3D V3700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 3D V3700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 5.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 2460	FirePro 3D V3700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5.3%)
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.

FirePro 2460 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V3700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2460 and FirePro 3D V3700

FirePro 2460

The FirePro 2460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points. Launch price was $599.

FirePro 3D V3700

The FirePro 3D V3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2460 scores 170 versus the FirePro 3D V3700's 179 — the FirePro 3D V3700 leads by 5.3%. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V3700 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3700). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3700).

Feature	FirePro 2460	FirePro 3D V3700
G3D Mark Score	170	179+5%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	2048+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+353%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 2460	FirePro 3D V3700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 2460 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3700 has 256 MB. The FirePro 2460 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro 2460) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3700) — the FirePro 3D V3700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 2460	FirePro 3D V3700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2460) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3700). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 2460	FirePro 3D V3700
DirectX	11+9%	10.1
OpenGL	4.4+33%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2460) vs UVD (FirePro 3D V3700). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2460) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3700).

Feature	FirePro 2460	FirePro 3D V3700
Encoder	UVD 2.3	UVD
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the FirePro 3D V3700's 274W — a 114% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.

Feature	FirePro 2460	FirePro 3D V3700
TDP	75W-73%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	168mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C	65°C
Perf/Watt	2.3+229%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the FirePro 3D V3700 launched at $99 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.0 (FirePro 2460) vs 17.9 (FirePro 3D V3700) — the FirePro 3D V3700 offers 5.3% better value. The FirePro 3D V3700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).