FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GT 650M
When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 650M, 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 650M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GT 650M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GT 650M 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 GT 650M here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GT 650M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 45 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | DDR3\GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 has 233% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 650M.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GT 650M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GT 650M has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GT 650M - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GT 650M - with Kepler.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 650M - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 186 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Battlefield 5 is 10% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 3% more, than GeForce GT 650M. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 21% more, than GeForce GT 650M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Dota 2 is 7% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Far Cry 5 is 20% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Fortnite is 5% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Forza Horizon 4 is 9% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | − | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 650M have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 650M have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 80−85 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 650M have the same average FPS in Minecraft. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 650M have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 16% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 650M have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in World of Tanks is 10% more, than GeForce GT 650M. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GT 650M | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Code name | RV770 | N13E-GE |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 22 March 2012 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 1,270 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 652.8 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 1800 - 4000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 API |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 384 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
| HDMI | + | |
| HDCP | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | Up to 2048x1536 | |
| 3D Blu-Ray | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 21 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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