FirePro 2460 vs GeForce 8500 GT

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 2460 vs GeForce 8500 GT FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro 2460 vs GeForce 8500 GT: 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 2460

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 173mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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102.2% HIGHER MSRP
$180 MSRPvs$89 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 1.9 G3D/$ ($180 MSRP vs $89 MSRP).

GeForce 8500 GT

2008

Why buy it

✅Costs $91 less on MSRP ($89 MSRP vs $180 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($89 MSRP vs $180 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro 2460 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (170 vs 169), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

FirePro 2460 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 65nm and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 8500 GT makes the most sense to buy today. It is $91 cheaper on MSRP at $89 vs $180, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 101.1% (1.9 vs 0.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 8500 GT is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro 2460 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro 2460 vs GeForce 8500 GT Technical Specifications

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

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)

The GeForce 8500 GT gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 2460 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 2460 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8500 GT carries 1 GB. GeForce 8500 GT 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 2460 and 64-bit on the GeForce 8500 GT.

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

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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

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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

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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

At launch, the FirePro 2460 came in at $180, while the GeForce 8500 GT launched at $89. On MSRP, GeForce 8500 GT was 50.6% cheaper ($91 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.9 (FirePro 2460) vs 1.9 (GeForce 8500 GT) — the GeForce 8500 GT offers 111.1% better value. The newer card here is FirePro 2460 (2012 vs 2008).

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8500 GT
MSRP	$180	$89-51%
Performance per Dollar	0.9	1.9+111%
Codename	Cape Verde	NB9E-GTX
Release	June 13 2012	July 15 2008
Ranking	#732	#825

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