FirePro 2460 vs GeForce 8600 GS

FirePro 2460

2012Core: 750 MHz

GeForce 8600 GS

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 2460

170

0.0%

Radeon HD 6250

Radeon HD 7290

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

179

+5.3%

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 8600 GS is on rank 658, 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 8600 GS

#648

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6065%

#650

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5498%

#651

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5484%

#655

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4987%

#656

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4953%

#658

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#659

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#660

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

100%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

96%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

96%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#664

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#666

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#667

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

92%

#668

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#669

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

92%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

84%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

84%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8600 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2460.

Insight	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8600 GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%)
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 (+0%)
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 42.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8600 GS
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+42.5%)	❌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 8600 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2460 and GeForce 8600 GS

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 8600 GS

The GeForce 8600 GS 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: 179 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2460 scores 170 versus the GeForce 8600 GS's 179 — the GeForce 8600 GS leads by 5.3%. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 8600 GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 224 (GeForce 8600 GS).

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8600 GS
G3D Mark Score	170	179+5%
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 8600 GS
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8600 GS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
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 8600 GS). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8600 GS
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 PureVideo HD (GeForce 8600 GS). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2460) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 (GeForce 8600 GS).

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8600 GS
Encoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the GeForce 8600 GS's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 350W (GeForce 8600 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 78°C.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce 8600 GS
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	170mm	170mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C-17%	78°C
Perf/Watt	2.3+92%	1.2

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 8600 GS launched at $100 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 11.9 (GeForce 8600 GS) — the FirePro 2460 offers 42.9% better value. The FirePro 2460 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).