FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 550 Ti

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 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 550 Ti is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 116 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin One 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • FireStream 9250 has 29% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 550 Ti have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 550 Ti - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 550 Ti is 275 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 550 Ti - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 1982 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 7−8
ultra / 1080p 1−2 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 18−20
medium / 1080p 5−6 9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 550 Ti in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Architecture TeraScale Fermi
Code name RV770 GF116
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 15 March 2011
Pipelines 800 192
Core clock speed 625 MHz 900 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 28.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 691.2 gflops
Length 8.25" (21 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 4.1 GB/s
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 98.4 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.2
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 192
Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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