FirePro 2460 vs Radeon HD 3450
FirePro 2460
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Radeon HD 3450
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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 Radeon HD 3450 is on rank 273, so the Radeon HD 3450 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 Radeon HD 3450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3450 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 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2460 and Radeon HD 3450
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.
Radeon HD 3450
The Radeon HD 3450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2460 scores 170 versus the Radeon HD 3450's 179 — the Radeon HD 3450 leads by 5.3%. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 3450 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 800 (Radeon HD 3450). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3450).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 170 | 179+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 800+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 1 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 3450's 110W — a 37.8% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-32% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3+44% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 3450 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 11.9 (Radeon HD 3450) — the FirePro 2460 offers 42.9% better value. The FirePro 2460 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $180 | $50-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.0+43% | 11.9 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | RV770 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #732 | #876 |
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