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FirePro D500
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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 D500 is positioned at rank #226 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D500
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro D500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro D500 | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+433.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $150), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 500.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro D500 | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+500.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 D500 and GeForce GTX 460
FirePro D500
The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.
GeForce GTX 460
The GeForce GTX 460 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 12 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,275 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro D500 scores 2,272 and the GeForce GTX 460 reaches 2,275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 460 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (FirePro D500) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460). Raw compute: 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460).
| Feature | FirePro D500 | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,272 | 2,275 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+357% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.227 TFLOPS+145% | 0.9072 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+71% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 448 KB+17% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro D500 | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro D500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 has 768 MB. The FirePro D500 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro D500) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460) — the FirePro D500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro D500 | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+433% | 0.75 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro D500) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 460).
| Feature | FirePro D500 | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro D500 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 460's 160W — a 52.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D500) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro D500 | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 160W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 279mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.3 | 14.2+71% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro D500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 83.3% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.1 (FirePro D500) vs 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 502.6% better value. The FirePro D500 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro D500 | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $199-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $25-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.1 | 91.0+503% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GF104 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | July 12 2010 |
| Ranking | #484 | #652 |
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