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FirePro M2000
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Radeon R5 M230
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro M2000 is positioned at rank 323 and the Radeon R5 M230 is on rank 468, so the FirePro M2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M2000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M230 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M2000 | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 M230 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M230 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 99.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M2000 | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+99.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅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 M2000 and Radeon R5 M230
FirePro M2000
The FirePro M2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 426 points.
Radeon R5 M230
The Radeon R5 M230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 425 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M2000 scores 426 and the Radeon R5 M230 reaches 425 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M2000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 M230 uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M2000) vs 1,024 (Radeon R5 M230).
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 426 | 425 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M2000 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M230 has 4 GB. The Radeon R5 M230 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M2000 draws 43W versus the Radeon R5 M230's 75W — a 54.2% difference. The FirePro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M2000) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W-43% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.9+74% | 5.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M2000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R5 M230 launched at $80 and now averages $25. The Radeon R5 M230 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.5 (FirePro M2000) vs 17.0 (Radeon R5 M230) — the Radeon R5 M230 offers 100% better value. The Radeon R5 M230 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $80-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.5 | 17.0+100% |
| Codename | Heathrow | Pitcairn |
| Release | July 1 2012 | June 9 2015 |
| Ranking | #710 | #522 |
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