FirePro 2460 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FirePro 2460

2012Core: 750 MHz

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 2460

170

0.0%

Radeon HD 6250

Radeon HD 7290

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

20,312

+11848.2%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11848.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11848.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+11848.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 326.7% better value per dollar than the FirePro 2460.

Insight	FirePro 2460	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+326.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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.

FirePro 2460 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2460 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2460 scores 170 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 11848.2%. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	170	20,312+11848%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	512	4864+850%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+2009%
ROPs	16	80+400%
TMUs	32	152+375%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	4.8 MB+3592%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 2460 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2460) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2460) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	11	12 Ultimate (12_2)+9%
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2460) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2460) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	UVD 2.3	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	UVD 2.3	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro 2460	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	170mm	242mm
Height	69mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75
Perf/Watt	2.3	101.6+4317%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The FirePro 2460 costs 96.4% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.0 (FirePro 2460) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 326.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).