FireStream 9250 vs GeForce 9800M GTX SLI

When choosing between FireStream 9250 and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI, 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 FireStream 9250 and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 9800M GTX SLI here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce 9800M GTX SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 150 Watt.
  • FireStream 9250 and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI - with G9x.
  • Core clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 125 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI - by 65 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 1186 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 10−11
ultra / 1080p 1−2 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 21−24
medium / 1080p 5−6 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 160% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce 9800M GTX SLI
Architecture TeraScale G9x
Code name RV770 NB9E-GTX
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 16 June 2008 15 July 2008
Pipelines 800 224
Core clock speed 625 MHz 500 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 3016 Million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 65 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model 4.1
OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA +
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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