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Radeon HD 4290
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FirePro 2270
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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 Radeon HD 4290 is positioned at rank 304 and the FirePro 2270 is on rank 352, so the Radeon HD 4290 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4290
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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4290.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4290 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4290 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 197.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4290 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+197.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4290 and FirePro 2270
Radeon HD 4290
The Radeon HD 4290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $249.
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 Radeon HD 4290 scores 141 and the FirePro 2270 reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4290 is built on TeraScale while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4290) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141 | 142 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 2048+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+156% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 512 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 4290 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2270 has 1 GB. The FirePro 2270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 4290) vs 768 KB (FirePro 2270) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 11 (FirePro 2270). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4290) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD 2.3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4290 draws 190W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 36.2% difference. The Radeon HD 4290 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4290) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W-31% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 170mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+40% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4290 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the FirePro 2270 launched at $149 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 4290 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.1 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 4.7 (FirePro 2270) — the Radeon HD 4290 offers 200% better value. The FirePro 2270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-60% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.1+200% | 4.7 |
| Codename | RV790 | Tahiti |
| Release | April 2 2009 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #762 | #423 |
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