FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile, 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 GTX 1050 3GB mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile 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 GTX 1050 3GB mobile here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 3 MB
Display Connectors 1x DVI
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  • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is 741 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 234 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 18−20
ultra / 1080p 1−2 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 12−14 35−40
medium / 1080p 5−6 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 340% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile
Architecture TeraScale Pascal
Code name RV770
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 16 June 2008 April 2018
Pipelines 800 768
Core clock speed 625 MHz 1366 MHz
Boost Clock 1442 MHz
Transistor count 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 96 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 1752 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 84 GB/s
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model 4.1
OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A +
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