GeForce 9450 vs FirePro 2260
GeForce 9450
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FirePro 2260
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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 9450 is positioned at rank 690 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 9450
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9450.
| Insight | GeForce 9450 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 79.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9450 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+79.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅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 9450 and FirePro 2260
GeForce 9450
The GeForce 9450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9450 scores 105 versus the FirePro 2260's 113 — the FirePro 2260 leads by 7.6%. The GeForce 9450 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 2260 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9450) vs 512 (FirePro 2260). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9450) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105 | 113+8% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+70% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | 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 9450 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: 2 MB (GeForce 9450) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 2260) — the GeForce 9450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9450) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2260). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+10% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce 9450) vs UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9450) vs MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Tesla) | UVD 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9450 draws 75W versus the FirePro 2260's 75W — a 0% difference. The FirePro 2260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9450) vs 350W (FirePro 2260). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 1.5+7% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9450 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the FirePro 2260 launched at $129 and now averages $15. The FirePro 2260 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.2 (GeForce 9450) vs 7.5 (FirePro 2260) — the FirePro 2260 offers 78.6% better value. The GeForce 9450 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-22% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.2 | 7.5+79% |
| Codename | GM107 | Cape Verde |
| Release | October 27 2015 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #671 | #732 |
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