GeForce 210 vs FirePro 2270
GeForce 210
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FirePro 2270
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Performance Spectrum - 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. The GeForce 210 is positioned at rank 599 and the FirePro 2270 is on rank 352, so the FirePro 2270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 210
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 210 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce 210 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 210.
| Insight | GeForce 210 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $30 for the FirePro 2270, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 483.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 210 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+483.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 210 and FirePro 2270
GeForce 210
The GeForce 210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 138 points.
FirePro 2270
The FirePro 2270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 142 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 210 scores 138 and the FirePro 2270 reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 210 is built on Pascal while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 210) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | GeForce 210 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 138 | 142+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+337% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 512 KB+256% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 210 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 210) vs 768 KB (FirePro 2270) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 210) vs 11 (FirePro 2270). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 210) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 210) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | GeForce 210 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 210 draws 10W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 185.9% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 210) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-96% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 60°C-20% |
| Perf/Watt | 13.8+2660% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 210 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the FirePro 2270 launched at $149 and now averages $30. The GeForce 210 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.6 (GeForce 210) vs 4.7 (FirePro 2270) — the GeForce 210 offers 487.2% better value. The GeForce 210 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 210 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-66% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-83% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.6+487% | 4.7 |
| Codename | GP108B | Tahiti |
| Release | February 20 2019 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #643 | #423 |
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