RADEON 9800 XT vs FirePro 2450

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 RADEON 9800 XT is positioned at rank #374 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

65945%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

63355%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

62618%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

62509%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

62382%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

62027%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

61245%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

61018%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

60455%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

60291%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

59564%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

59436%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

58364%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

58327%

#359

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

72727%

#374

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

100%

#375

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

100%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

91%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

82%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

73%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

64%

#381

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

64%

#382

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

27%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

27%

#384

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

18%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

18%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

18%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

18%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

18%

#389

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

18%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The RADEON 9800 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9800 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON 9800 XT	FirePro 2450
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+11.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 2450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $30 for the RADEON 9800 XT, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 168.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9800 XT	FirePro 2450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+168.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($10)

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.

RADEON 9800 XT Benchmark Check

FirePro 2450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 XT and FirePro 2450

RADEON 9800 XT

The RADEON 9800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 57 points. Launch price was $899.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 XT scores 57 versus the FirePro 2450's 51 — the RADEON 9800 XT leads by 11.8%. The RADEON 9800 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the FirePro 2450 uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 384 (FirePro 2450). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450).

Feature	RADEON 9800 XT	FirePro 2450
G3D Mark Score	57+12%	51
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5376+1300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	51.48 TFLOPS+9275%	0.5491 TFLOPS
ROPs	192+2300%	8
TMUs	336+1300%	24
L1 Cache	3 MB+3233%	0.09 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9800 XT	FirePro 2450
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9800 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2450 has 512 MB. The FirePro 2450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 2450) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9800 XT	FirePro 2450
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	RADEON 9800 XT	FirePro 2450
DirectX	9_0	10.1+12%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9800 XT draws 300W versus the FirePro 2450's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro 2450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 350W (FirePro 2450). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	RADEON 9800 XT	FirePro 2450
TDP	300W	150W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	180mm	170mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	60°C
Perf/Watt	0.2	0.3+50%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro 2450 launched at $0 and now averages $10. The FirePro 2450 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.9 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 5.1 (FirePro 2450) — the FirePro 2450 offers 168.4% better value. The RADEON 9800 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).