FirePro R5000 vs FireStream 9250

When comparing FirePro R5000 and FireStream 9250, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro R5000 and FireStream 9250 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro R5000 FireStream 9250
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 2x mini-DisplayPort 1x DVI
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  • FirePro R5000 has 133% more power consumption, than FireStream 9250.
  • FirePro R5000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and FireStream 9250 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro R5000 has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro R5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and FireStream 9250 - with TeraScale.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro R5000 is 200 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FirePro R5000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and FireStream 9250 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro R5000 is 1214 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 2−3
ultra / 1080p 8−9 1−2
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 27−30 12−14
medium / 1080p 16−18 5−6
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 220% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FirePro R5000 FireStream 9250
Architecture GCN 1.0 TeraScale
Code name Pitcairn RV770
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 25 February 2013 16 June 2008
Pipelines 768 800
Core clock speed 825 MHz 625 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 25.00
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops 1,000.0 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 1986 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 63.55 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model 5.1 4.1
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Form factor full height / full length
Dual-link DVI support +
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