FirePro 2460 vs Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v is on rank 554, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2460.
| Insight | FirePro 2460 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 45.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2460 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.7%) | ❌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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 530v
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 175 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2460 scores 170 and the Mobility Radeon HD 530v reaches 175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 530v).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 170 | 175+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 800+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+46% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 2460 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2460) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 530v's 50W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 3.5+52% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v launched at $49 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 11.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) — the FirePro 2460 offers 45.3% better value. The FirePro 2460 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $180 | $49-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.0+45% | 11.7 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Broadway |
| Release | June 13 2012 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #732 | #846 |
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