CPU
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Radeon HD 6290
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FirePro 2260
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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 Radeon HD 6290 is positioned at rank 313 and the FirePro 2260 is on rank 360, so the Radeon HD 6290 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 6290
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6290.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6290 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 258.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6290 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+258.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 6290 and FirePro 2260
Radeon HD 6290
The Radeon HD 6290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points. Launch price was $699.
FirePro 2260
The FirePro 2260 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: 113 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6290 scores 105 versus the FirePro 2260's 113 — the FirePro 2260 leads by 7.6%. The Radeon HD 6290 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro 2260 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 6290) vs 512 (FirePro 2260). Raw compute: 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6290) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105 | 113+8% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+200% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.55 TFLOPS ×2+232% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96 ×2+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+200% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6290 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2260 has 4 GB. The FirePro 2260 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6290) vs 256 KB (FirePro 2260) — the Radeon HD 6290 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6290) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2260). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6290) vs MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | UVD 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6290 draws 375W versus the FirePro 2260's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The FirePro 2260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6290) vs 350W (FirePro 2260). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 75W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 1.5+400% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6290 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro 2260 launched at $129 and now averages $15. The FirePro 2260 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Radeon HD 6290) vs 7.5 (FirePro 2260) — the FirePro 2260 offers 257.1% better value. The FirePro 2260 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-61% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.1 | 7.5+257% |
| Codename | Antilles | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 8 2011 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #583 | #732 |
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