FirePro 2460
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro 2460 vs GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro 2460

2012Core: 750 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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. The FirePro 2460 is positioned at rank #353 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2460 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4528.8% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2460.

InsightFirePro 2460GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-4528.8%)
Leading raw performance (+4528.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 517.2% better value per dollar than the FirePro 2460.

InsightFirePro 2460GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+517.2%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($10)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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 GTX 1650

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2460 scores 170 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 4528.8%. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
170
7,869+4529%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
512
896+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.768 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+289%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
56+75%
L1 Cache
128 KB
896 KB+600%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2460) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
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 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
11
12+9%
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
4+33%
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2460) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2460) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
UVD 2.3
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD 2.3
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 170mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
170mm
229mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
65°C-7%
70°C
Perf/Watt
2.3
104.9+4461%
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The FirePro 2460 costs 86.7% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.0 (FirePro 2460) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 517.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$180
$149-17%
Avg Price (30d)
$10-87%
$75
Performance per Dollar
17.0
104.9+517%
Codename
Cape Verde
TU117
Release
June 13 2012
April 23 2019
Ranking
#732
#323