FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q
In this comparison between FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people FireStream 9250 will be the best choice, for others GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q 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 1650 Max Q here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 30 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5, GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 has 400% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q - with Turing.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q is 395 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q - by 12 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q is 6014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 720% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Battlefield 5 is 655% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 168% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Dota 2 is 121% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Far Cry 5 is 840% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Fortnite is 411% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 536% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 295% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Metro Exodus is 925% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Minecraft is 55% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 500% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 675% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q in World of Tanks is 55% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Turing |
| Code name | RV770 | N18P-G0 / N18P-G61 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 23 April 2019 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 1024 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 1020 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1245 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 4,700 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 12 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 72.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 8000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 112.1 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.140 |
| CUDA | 7.5 | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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