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GeForce 9650M GT
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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 9650M GT is positioned at rank 679 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 9650M GT
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9650M GT.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑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 |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9650M GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9650M GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 15.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️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 9650M GT and FirePro 2270
GeForce 9650M GT
The GeForce 9650M GT 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: 137 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 9650M GT scores 137 and the FirePro 2270 reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9650M GT is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 137 | 142+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2048+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+167% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 512 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+167% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | 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: 2 MB (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro 2270) — the GeForce 9650M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+167% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 11 (FirePro 2270). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (G96) (GeForce 9650M GT) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (G96) | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,WMV9 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9650M GT draws 75W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 114% difference. The GeForce 9650M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 60°C-25% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8+260% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9650M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the FirePro 2270 launched at $149 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9650M GT costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 4.7 (FirePro 2270) — the GeForce 9650M GT offers 17% better value. The GeForce 9650M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-17% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5+17% | 4.7 |
| Codename | GM107 | Tahiti |
| Release | October 27 2015 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #671 | #423 |
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