FirePro 2460 vs GeForce 8500 GT

FirePro 2460

2012Core: 750 MHz

GeForce 8500 GT

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 2460

170

+0.6%

Radeon HD 6250

Radeon HD 7290

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

169

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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.

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 GeForce 8500 GT is on rank 647, so the FirePro 2460 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 GeForce 8500 GT

#635

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5714%

#637

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5180%

#638

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5166%

#642

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4698%

#643

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4666%

#645

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#647

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

100%

#648

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#649

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#650

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#651

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

98%

#652

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#653

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

98%

#654

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

97%

#655

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#656

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#657

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#659

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

91%

#660

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 2460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8500 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 2460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 50.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15)

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

GeForce 8500 GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2460 and GeForce 8500 GT

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.

GeForce 8500 GT

The GeForce 8500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 169 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 2460 scores 170 and the GeForce 8500 GT reaches 169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 8500 GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 224 (GeForce 8500 GT).

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
G3D Mark Score	170	169
Architecture	GCN 1.0	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	512+129%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
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 GeForce 8500 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 8500 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2460) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8500 GT). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
DirectX	11+10%	10.0
OpenGL	4.4+33%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2460) vs No (GeForce 8500 GT). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2460) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8500 GT).

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
Encoder	UVD 2.3	No
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the GeForce 8500 GT's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 350W (GeForce 8500 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	170mm	173mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75°C
Perf/Watt	2.3+109%	1.1

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 8500 GT launched at $89 and now averages $15. The FirePro 2460 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.0 (FirePro 2460) vs 11.3 (GeForce 8500 GT) — the FirePro 2460 offers 50.4% better value. The FirePro 2460 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).