Radeon HD 6290M vs FirePro 2270
Radeon HD 6290M
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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 6290M is positioned at rank 597 and the FirePro 2270 is on rank 352, so the FirePro 2270 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 6290M
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 1.4% 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 6290M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6290M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑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 |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 2270 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 Radeon HD 6290M and FirePro 2270
Radeon HD 6290M
The Radeon HD 6290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 points.
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 6290M scores 140 and the FirePro 2270 reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6290M is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 140 | 142+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 2048+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+167% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 128+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | 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 6290M 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: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 768 KB (FirePro 2270) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6290M draws 75W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 114% difference. The Radeon HD 6290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9+280% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 2270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Tahiti |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #654 | #423 |
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