FirePro 2460 vs GeForce 9200
FirePro 2460
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GeForce 9200
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Performance Spectrum - 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 9200 is on rank 562, so the FirePro 2460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2460
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9200.
| Insight | FirePro 2460 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 51.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2460 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.8%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2460 and GeForce 9200
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 9200
The GeForce 9200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 168 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2460 scores 170 and the GeForce 9200 reaches 168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 256 (GeForce 9200). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 170+1% | 168 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+100% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS+51% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2460) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9200) — the GeForce 9200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2460) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9200). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 None (GeForce 9200). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2460) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9200).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the GeForce 9200's 16W — a 129.7% difference. The GeForce 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 350W (GeForce 9200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 16W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 10.5+357% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 9200 launched at $50 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 11.2 (GeForce 9200) — the FirePro 2460 offers 51.8% better value. The GeForce 9200 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $180 | $50-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.0+52% | 11.2 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM108 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #732 | #864 |
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