FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 605

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.

FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 605 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 605: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro RG220

2013

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $30 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.
❌17.2% longer card at 170mm vs 145mm.

GeForce 605

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($30 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 170mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro RG220 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (335 vs 330), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro RG220 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 605 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 605 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro RG220 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 605 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

GeForce 605

The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro RG220 scores 335 and the GeForce 605 reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 605 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 384 (GeForce 605). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce 605).

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
G3D Mark Score	335+2%	330
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS+83%	0.6927 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 605 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro RG220 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro RG220 and 128-bit on the GeForce 605. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro RG220) vs 256 KB (GeForce 605) — the FirePro RG220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro RG220) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
DirectX	10.1	12 (11_0)+19%
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro RG220) vs None (GeForce 605). Decoder: None vs VP5.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	None	VP5
Codecs		H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the GeForce 605's 65W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 250W (GeForce 605). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
TDP	150W	65W-57%
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	170mm	145mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	75
Perf/Watt	2.2	5.1+132%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro RG220 came in at $0, while the GeForce 605 launched at $30. On MSRP, FirePro RG220 was 100+% cheaper ($30 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro RG220) vs 11.0 (GeForce 605) — the FirePro RG220 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is FirePro RG220 (2013 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
MSRP	$0-100%	$30
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	11.0
Codename	Pitcairn	GK107
Release	February 25 2013	June 5 2012
Ranking	#619	#837

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