RADEON X800 GTO vs FirePro 2260
RADEON X800 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 X800 GTO is positioned at rank 345 and the FirePro 2260 is on rank 360, so the RADEON X800 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 X800 GTO
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 GTO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The RADEON X800 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2260 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X800 GTO | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $199 for the RADEON X800 GTO, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1203.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 GTO | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1203.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅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 X800 GTO and FirePro 2260
RADEON X800 GTO
The RADEON X800 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: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
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
The RADEON X800 GTO scores 115 and the FirePro 2260 reaches 113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the FirePro 2260 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 512 (FirePro 2260). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115+2% | 113 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+800% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+2601% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 128+700% | 16 |
| TMUs | 288+800% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | 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 X800 GTO comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2260 has 4 GB. The FirePro 2260 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 2260) — the RADEON X800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 GTO draws 300W versus the FirePro 2260's 75W — a 120% difference. The FirePro 2260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 350W (FirePro 2260). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 75W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 1.5+275% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 GTO launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the FirePro 2260 launched at $129 and now averages $15. The FirePro 2260 costs 92.5% less ($184 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (RADEON X800 GTO) vs 7.5 (FirePro 2260) — the FirePro 2260 offers 1150% better value. The RADEON X800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | RADEON X800 GTO | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $129-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $15-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.6 | 7.5+1150% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Cape Verde |
| Release | October 28 2020 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #42 | #732 |
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