GeForce Go 7300 vs FirePro 2450
GeForce Go 7300
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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. The GeForce Go 7300 is positioned at rank #121 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7300
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2450.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7300 | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7300 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Go 7300 and FirePro 2450
GeForce Go 7300
The GeForce Go 7300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points. Launch price was $89.
FirePro 2450
The FirePro 2450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7300 scores 52 and the FirePro 2450 reaches 51 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7300 is built on Kepler while the FirePro 2450 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 7300) vs 384 (FirePro 2450). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7300) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 52+2% | 51 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+39% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 96 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7300) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2450). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.1+12% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7300) vs UVD (FirePro 2450). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7300) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2450).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7300 draws 64W versus the FirePro 2450's 150W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce Go 7300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7300) vs 350W (FirePro 2450). 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 Go 7300 | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-57% | 150W |
| 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 | 0.8+167% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | FirePro 2450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GK107 | Opal |
| Release | May 29 2014 | October 16 2013 |
| Ranking | #777 | #879 |
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