FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 605

FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz

GeForce 605

2012Core: 902 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro RG220

150

335

+1.5%

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

330

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

659%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

634%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

626%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

625%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

624%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

620%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

612%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

610%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

605%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

603%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

596%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

594%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

584%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

583%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

90%

#100

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

727%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

99%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

96%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

94%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

94%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

90%

#128

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

90%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

89%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro RG220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 605.

Insight	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro RG220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro RG220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 52.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+52.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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 RG220 Benchmark Check

GeForce 605 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro RG220 and GeForce 605

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)

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 605
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. 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

The FirePro RG220 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 605 launched at $30 and now averages $30. The FirePro RG220 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (FirePro RG220) vs 11.0 (GeForce 605) — the FirePro RG220 offers 52.7% better value. The FirePro RG220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).