GeForce 9200M GE vs FirePro 2270

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9200M GE

16

144

+1.4%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

FirePro 2270

274

142

0.0%

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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 9200M GE is positioned at rank 675 and the FirePro 2270 is on rank 352, so the FirePro 2270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GE

#665

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7540%

#667

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6835%

#668

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6817%

#672

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6199%

#673

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6156%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#678

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

99%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

94%

#681

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

93%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

90%

#684

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

85%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

82%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

79%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

76%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

74%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270

#337

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15551%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

100%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

99%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

96%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

96%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

95%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

94%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

93%

#361

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

93%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

91%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

85%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

84%

#366

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

84%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9200M GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2270 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9200M GE	FirePro 2270
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9200M GE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9200M GE holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9200M GE	FirePro 2270
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9200M GE and FirePro 2270

GeForce 9200M GE

The GeForce 9200M GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9200M GE scores 144 and the FirePro 2270 reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200M GE is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).

Feature	GeForce 9200M GE	FirePro 2270
G3D Mark Score	144+1%	142
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	2048+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5084 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+585%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9200M GE	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9200M GE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2270 has 1 GB. The FirePro 2270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro 2270) — the GeForce 9200M GE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9200M GE	FirePro 2270
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 11 (FirePro 2270). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9200M GE	FirePro 2270
DirectX	10.0	11+10%
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9200M GE) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9200M GE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270).

Feature	GeForce 9200M GE	FirePro 2270
Encoder	No	UVD 2.3
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	UVD 2.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9200M GE draws 16W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 177.9% difference. The GeForce 9200M GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce 9200M GE	FirePro 2270
TDP	16W-94%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	170mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	60°C-20%
Perf/Watt	9.0+1700%	0.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9200M GE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 2270 launched at $149 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9200M GE costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 4.7 (FirePro 2270) — the GeForce 9200M GE offers 104.3% better value. The GeForce 9200M GE is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).