FirePro 2460 vs Radeon HD 3670
FirePro 2460
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Radeon HD 3670
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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 3670 is on rank 320, so the Radeon HD 3670 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 3670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3670.
| Insight | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 | 📏 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 50.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+50.9%) | ❌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 3670
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 3670
The Radeon HD 3670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 169 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2460 scores 170 and the Radeon HD 3670 reaches 169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 3670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 3670). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3670).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 170 | 169 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1536+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+252% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 96+200% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro 2460) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3670) — the Radeon HD 3670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2460) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3670). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+9% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2460) vs UVD (Radeon HD 3670). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 3670's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 170mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3+229% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 3670 launched at $100 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 11.3 (Radeon HD 3670) — the FirePro 2460 offers 50.4% better value. The FirePro 2460 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 2460 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $180 | $100-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.0+50% | 11.3 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Cayman |
| Release | June 13 2012 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #732 | #596 |
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