FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 485M
When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 485M, 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 485M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GTX 485M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 485M 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 485M here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 485M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 485M.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 485M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- GeForce GTX 485M has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 485M - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 485M - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 241 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 485M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 486 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Battlefield 5 is 177% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 485M. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 57% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 485M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Dota 2 is 53% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Far Cry 5 is 220% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Fortnite is 100% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Forza Horizon 4 is 136% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | − | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Grand Theft Auto V is 66% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Metro Exodus is 225% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Minecraft is 16% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 150% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 150% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 485M in World of Tanks is 34% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 485M | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Fermi |
| Code name | RV770 | N12E-GTX-A1 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 6 January 2010 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 384 |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 1,950 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 36.8 billion/sec |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 883.2 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 1500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 96.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | |
| Bus support | PCI-E 2.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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