FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 260
When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 260, 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 260 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Main Specs
FireStream 9250
GeForce GTX 260
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
182 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
2x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
896 MB
Display Connectors
1x DVI
2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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GeForce GTX 260 has 21% more power consumption, than FireStream 9250.
Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 260 has 895 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 260 - with Tesla 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 617 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 260 - by 65 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 987 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
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 GTX 260 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
7−8
7−8
ultra / 1080p
5−6
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
20−22
medium / 1080p
7−8
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260 in Battlefield 5 is 11% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
35−40
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 260 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
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
−
high / 768p
70−75
70−75
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
80−85
70−75
ultra / 1080p
18−20
20−22
medium / 1080p
50−55
40−45
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
75−80
75−80
medium / 768p
50−55
55−60
ultra / 1080p
27−30
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260 in Dota 2 is 3% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
3−4
4−5
ultra / 1080p
3−4
3−4
4K / 2160p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
12−14
14−16
medium / 1080p
4−5
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260 in Far Cry 5 is 20% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
10−12
12−14
ultra / 1080p
6−7
7−8
QHD / 1440p
3−4
4−5
low / 720p
50−55
55−60
medium / 1080p
14−16
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260 in Fortnite is 11% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
8−9
7−8
ultra / 1080p
6−7
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
20−22
21−24
medium / 1080p
10−11
9−10
FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 260 have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
8−9
9−10
ultra / 1080p
3−4
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
40−45
40−45
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
2−3
2−3
ultra / 1080p
0−1
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
7−8
8−9
medium / 1080p
4−5
3−4
FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 260 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p
85−90
85−90
high / 1080p
85−90
65−70
ultra / 1080p
85−90
−
4K / 2160p
75−80
−
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Minecraft is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
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 GTX 260 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p
6−7
6−7
ultra / 1080p
4−5
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
−
low / 720p
7−8
7−8
medium / 1080p
7−8
−
FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 260 have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p
16−18
18−20
medium / 768p
12−14
12−14
high / 1080p
6−7
6−7
ultra / 1080p
4−5
4−5
4K / 2160p
2−3
1−2
FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 260 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 GTX 260.
Full Specs
FireStream 9250
GeForce GTX 260
Architecture
TeraScale
Tesla 2.0
Code name
RV770
GT200
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
16 June 2008
16 June 2008
Pipelines
800
192
Core clock speed
625 MHz
1242 MHz
Transistor count
956 million
1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
65 nm
Texture fill rate
25.00
36.9 billion/sec
Floating-point performance
1,000.0 gflops
476.9 gflops
Length
10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width
256 Bit
448 Bit
Memory clock speed
1986 MHz
999 MHz
Memory bandwidth
63.55 GB/s
111.9 GB/s
DirectX
10.1 (10_1)
11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model
4.1
4.0
OpenGL
3.3
2.1
OpenCL
1.1
1.1
Vulkan
N/A
N/A
CUDA
+
CUDA cores
192
Height
4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
HDMI
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
30 Mh/s
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