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🛡️ FortiGate 80F vs Palo Alto PA-450 vs Cisco Firepower 1120

AI-powered analysis across 3 matched specifications

Fortinet FortiGate 80F desktop next-generation firewall with SFP ports front view
FortiGate FG-80F
Fortinet
7.5
Overall Score
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
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Palo Alto Networks PA-450 desktop ML-powered NGFW front view
Palo Alto PA-450
Palo Alto
7.5
Overall Score
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
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Cisco Firepower 1120 1U rack-mount NGFW security appliance front view
Cisco Firepower 1120
Cisco
7.5
Overall Score
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
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Performance Overview

Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)

ThroughputIPS / SSL InspectionManageabilityEcosystemPrice-Performance
FortiGate FG-80F
Palo Alto PA-450
Cisco Firepower 1120
Throughput
FortiGate FG-80F
7.5
Palo Alto PA-450
7.5
Cisco Firepower 1120
7.5
IPS / SSL Inspection
FortiGate FG-80F
7.5
Palo Alto PA-450
7.5
Cisco Firepower 1120
7.5
Manageability
FortiGate FG-80F
7.5
Palo Alto PA-450
7.5
Cisco Firepower 1120
7.5
Ecosystem
FortiGate FG-80F
7.5
Palo Alto PA-450
7.5
Cisco Firepower 1120
7.5
Price-Performance
FortiGate FG-80F
7.5
Palo Alto PA-450
7.5
Cisco Firepower 1120
7.5

Detailed Specifications

Specification
FortiGate FG-80F
Fortinet
Palo Alto PA-450
Palo Alto
Cisco Firepower 1120
Cisco
At a Glance
Brand & ModelFortinet FortiGate FG-80FPalo Alto Palo Alto PA-450Cisco Cisco Firepower 1120
Tagline10 Gbps NGFW with GE + SFP Ports — Flexible Connectivity for SMBHigher-Throughput ML-Powered NGFW for Growing Branch Deployments2.3 Gbps NGFW for Branch Offices with Rackmount Convenience
Highlights
Key Features10 Gbps firewall throughput · 1.4 Gbps IPS, 1 Gbps NGFW, 900 Mbps threat protection · 10 × GE RJ45 + 2 × GE SFP ports · SD-WAN, SSL inspection, application control3.3 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled) · 2.1 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput · 1.8 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput · 300,000 concurrent sessions2.3 Gbps FTD / 4.5 Gbps ASA firewall throughput · 2.6 Gbps NGIPS throughput · 8 × 1G RJ45 + 4 × 1G SFP ports · 200K concurrent sessions, 150 VPN peers
At a Glance
Brand & Model
FortiGate FG-80FFortinet FortiGate FG-80F
Palo Alto PA-450Palo Alto Palo Alto PA-450
Cisco Firepower 1120Cisco Cisco Firepower 1120
Tagline
FortiGate FG-80F10 Gbps NGFW with GE + SFP Ports — Flexible Connectivity for SMB
Palo Alto PA-450Higher-Throughput ML-Powered NGFW for Growing Branch Deployments
Cisco Firepower 11202.3 Gbps NGFW for Branch Offices with Rackmount Convenience
Highlights
Key Features
FortiGate FG-80F10 Gbps firewall throughput · 1.4 Gbps IPS, 1 Gbps NGFW, 900 Mbps threat protection · 10 × GE RJ45 + 2 × GE SFP ports · SD-WAN, SSL inspection, application control
Palo Alto PA-4503.3 Gbps firewall throughput (App-ID enabled) · 2.1 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput · 1.8 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput · 300,000 concurrent sessions
Cisco Firepower 11202.3 Gbps FTD / 4.5 Gbps ASA firewall throughput · 2.6 Gbps NGIPS throughput · 8 × 1G RJ45 + 4 × 1G SFP ports · 200K concurrent sessions, 150 VPN peers
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Expert Analysis

AI-assisted analysis based on published specifications

FortiGate 80F vs Palo Alto PA-450 vs Cisco Firepower 1120 — these platforms target similar requirements at this tier. Detailed selection depends on existing vendor estate, support / SLA preferences, and total cost of ownership over the platform lifecycle. Servnet provides vendor-neutral guidance — request a side-by-side scoped quote and we'll model your specific workloads against each option.

FortiGate FG-80F
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
Palo Alto PA-450
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.
Cisco Firepower 1120
Strong fit for environments that have an existing investment in or skills bench for this vendor's ecosystem.

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