FirePro W8100 vs FireStream 9250
When choosing between FirePro W8100 and FireStream 9250, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FirePro W8100 and FireStream 9250.
FirePro W8100
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FireStream 9250
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Main Specs
FirePro W8100 | FireStream 9250 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 150 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 1 GB |
Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI | 1x DVI |
- FirePro W8100 has 46% more power consumption, than FireStream 9250.
- FirePro W8100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and FireStream 9250 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- FirePro W8100 has 7 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- FirePro W8100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and FireStream 9250 - with TeraScale.
- Core clock speed of FirePro W8100 is 199 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FirePro W8100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and FireStream 9250 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W8100 is 3014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 2−3 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 1−2 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 5−6 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 720% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
high / 1080p | 55−60 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Battlefield 5 is 666% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
FirePro W8100 and FireStream 9250 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 220−230 | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 210−220 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 168% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Dota 2 is 121% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Far Cry 5 is 840% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
low / 720p | 180−190 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Fortnite is 411% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 536% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 50−55 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | − |
high / 1080p | 70−75 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | − | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 295% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 2−3 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 7−8 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Metro Exodus is 925% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
4K / 2160p | − | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | − |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Minecraft is 55% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 7−8 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 500% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 16−18 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 12−14 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 2−3 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 675% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 80−85 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 16−18 |
high / 768p | 60−65 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in World of Tanks is 55% more, than FireStream 9250. |
Full Specs
FirePro W8100 | FireStream 9250 | |
Architecture | GCN 2.0 | TeraScale |
Code name | Hawaii | RV770 |
Type | Workstation | Desktop |
Release date | 23 June 2014 | 16 June 2008 |
Pipelines | 2560 | 800 |
Core clock speed | 824 MHz | 625 MHz |
Transistor count | 6,200 million | 956 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
Texture fill rate | 131.8 | 25.00 |
Floating-point performance | 4,219 gflops | 1,000.0 gflops |
Length | 279 mm | |
Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 1986 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 63.55 GB/s |
DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 10.1 (10_1) |
Shader Model | 6.3 | 4.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 3.3 |
OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.1 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 466 Mh/s | |
Form factor | full height / full length | |
StereoOutput3D | + | |
DisplayPort count | 4 | |
Dual-link DVI support | + | |