FirePro 2460 vs GeForce Go 7900 GS
FirePro 2460
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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 Go 7900 GS is on rank 383, 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 Go 7900 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% 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 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7900 GS remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Go 7900 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 Go 7900 GS
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2460 scores 170 and the GeForce Go 7900 GS reaches 178 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce Go 7900 GS uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 170 | 178+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce Go 7900 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 2460 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7900 GS has 256 MB. The FirePro 2460 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2460) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+22% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 4.4+110% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2460) vs No (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2460) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GS).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GS's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-24% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 5.9+157% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $180 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Cape Verde | N14P-GT |
| Release | June 13 2012 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #732 | #616 |
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