GeForce 8300 GS vs FirePro 2260
GeForce 8300 GS
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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 8300 GS is positioned at rank 625 and the FirePro 2260 is on rank 360, so the FirePro 2260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300 GS
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8300 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2260 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 GS | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 227.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 GS | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+227.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 8300 GS and FirePro 2260
GeForce 8300 GS
The GeForce 8300 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.
FirePro 2260
The FirePro 2260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8300 GS scores 115 and the FirePro 2260 reaches 113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8300 GS is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 2260 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 512 (FirePro 2260). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115+2% | 113 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 512+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.768 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 8300 GS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2260 has 4 GB. The FirePro 2260 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 2260) — the GeForce 8300 GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2260). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8300 GS) vs UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8300 GS draws 33W versus the FirePro 2260's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 8300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 350W (FirePro 2260). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | 168mm |
| Height | 106mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5+133% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8300 GS launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro 2260 launched at $129 and now averages $15. The FirePro 2260 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 7.5 (FirePro 2260) — the FirePro 2260 offers 226.1% better value. The GeForce 8300 GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-61% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 7.5+226% |
| Codename | GM108 | Cape Verde |
| Release | July 22 2014 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #832 | #732 |
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