FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GT 545

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 545, 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 FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 545 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GT 545

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GT 545
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 70 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA
 
  • FireStream 9250 has 114% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 545.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GT 545 has 1535 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GT 545 - with Fermi 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 545 is 95 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 545 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 386 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 545.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 2−3
ultra / 1080p 1−2 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 12−14
medium / 1080p 5−6 3−4
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce GT 545.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GT 545
Architecture TeraScale Fermi 2.0
Code name RV770 GF116
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 14 May 2011
Pipelines 800 144
Core clock speed 625 MHz 720 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 17.28
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 414.7 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 38.4 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA 2.1
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