GeForce Go 7900 GS vs FirePro 2460
GeForce Go 7900 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 Go 7900 GS is positioned at rank 383 and the FirePro 2460 is on rank 353, so the FirePro 2460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GS
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2460 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7900 GS | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7900 GS 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 7900 GS and FirePro 2460
GeForce Go 7900 GS
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.
FirePro 2460
The FirePro 2460 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: 170 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7900 GS scores 178 and the FirePro 2460 reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is built on Kepler while the FirePro 2460 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 512 (FirePro 2460).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 178+5% | 170 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+50% | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 7900 GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2460 has 512 MB. The FirePro 2460 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 11 (FirePro 2460). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11+22% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.4+110% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2460). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2460).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7900 GS draws 30W versus the FirePro 2460's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 350W (FirePro 2460). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 65°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.9+157% | 2.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $180 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | N14P-GT | Cape Verde |
| Release | April 1 2013 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #616 | #732 |
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