FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 680

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 680, 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 680 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 680
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 195 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin Two 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2048 MB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 680 has 30% more power consumption, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 680 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 680 has 2047 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 680 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 381 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 4014 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 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 720% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTX 680
Architecture TeraScale Kepler
Code name RV770 GK104
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 22 March 2012
Pipelines 800 1536
Core clock speed 625 MHz 1006 MHz
Boost Clock 1058 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 128.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 3,090.4 gflops
Length 10.0" (25.4 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256-bit GDDR5
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 192.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.2
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA +
CUDA cores 1536
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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