FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI
When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 860M SLI, 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 860M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GTX 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 860M SLI here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 860M SLI | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 120 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2x 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | |
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- FireStream 9250 has 25% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 404 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 3014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 440% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 9−10 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 422% 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 860M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 230−240 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 210−220 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 130−140 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 55−60 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 170−180 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 131% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Dota 2 is 109% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 9−10 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 500% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 130−140 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 80−85 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Fortnite is 252% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 318% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | − | 100−105 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 185% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Metro Exodus is 575% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Minecraft is 43% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 105% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 283% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 375% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in World of Tanks is 46% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 860M SLI | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Code name | RV770 | |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 12 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 1029 MHz |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 2x 1870 Million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 2x 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 5000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| CUDA | + | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
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