Radeon X1800 GTO vs FirePro 2270
Radeon X1800 GTO
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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 X1800 GTO is positioned at rank 348 and the FirePro 2270 is on rank 352, so the Radeon X1800 GTO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1800 GTO
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1800 GTO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon X1800 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 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 X1800 GTO.
| Insight | Radeon X1800 GTO | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1800 GTO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the FirePro 2270, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 48.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1800 GTO | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️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 X1800 GTO and FirePro 2270
Radeon X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
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 X1800 GTO 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 X1800 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141 | 142 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+125% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+496% | 3.482 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 288+125% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | 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 X1800 GTO 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: 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro 2270) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1800 GTO draws 300W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 9.1% difference. The FirePro 2270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 274W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 2270 launched at $149 and now averages $30. The Radeon X1800 GTO costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 4.7 (FirePro 2270) — the Radeon X1800 GTO offers 48.9% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $149-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0+49% | 4.7 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Tahiti |
| Release | October 28 2020 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #42 | #423 |
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